The Following Questions Refer to the Excerpt Below

question 28

Multiple Choice

The following questions refer to the excerpt below.
"The hope of reversing the trends of decay in our republic now lies with the Christian public in America.We cannot expect help from the liberals.They certainly are not going to call our nation back to righteousness and neither are the pornographers,the smut peddlers,and those who are corrupting our youth.Moral Americans must be willing to put their reputations,their fortunes,and their very lives on the line for this great nation of ours.Would that we had the courage of our forefathers who knew the great responsibility that freedom carries with it....Our Founding Fathers separated church and state in function,but never intended to establish a government void of God.As is evidenced by our Constitution,good people in America must exert an influence and provide a conscience and climate of morality in which it is difficult to go wrong,not difficult for people to go right in America."
Jerry Falwell on the Moral Majority,1980
-Jerry Falwell's message would have resonated most strongly with opponents of

• A) the growing acceptance of homosexuality and alternative gender roles.
• B) the military buildup of the Reagan era.
• C) America's growing dependence on fossil fuels.
• D) industry deregulation and tax reform.

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Definitions:

Bond Between Members

The connection and sense of solidarity that develops among members of a group or community.

Self-Identity

An individual's perception and understanding of themselves, including their characteristics, beliefs, and values.

Social Group Work

A method of social work that involves facilitating group activities and dynamics to promote individual change and improve collective well-being.

Respect And Dignity

The principle of acknowledging and valuing individuals’ worth and rights, ensuring they are treated with decency and honor.