All of the Following Were Consequences of the Half-Way Covenant

question 85

Multiple Choice

All of the following were consequences of the Half-Way Covenant EXCEPT

• A) it weakened the distinction between the elect and others.
• B) it maintained the original formula for church membership.
• C) it conferred partial membership rights in the once-exclusive congregations.
• D) it increased the numbers of church members.
• E) women became the majority in the Puritan congregations.

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Definitions:

Contempt Of Court

An act of disrespect or disobedience towards the court or its procedures, potentially punishable by fines or even imprisonment.

Coercive Power

The ability to control others through the threat of punitive measures or the imposition of sanctions.

Reward Power

An entity's capacity to incentivize others through benefits or rewards, thereby exerting influence and encouraging positive behaviors.

Illegitimate Power

Authority or influence that is exerted through unethical, coercive, or unauthorized means, often disregarded by those subjected to it.