What Was the Opinion of Enlightenment Writers on the Role

question 6

Multiple Choice

What was the opinion of Enlightenment writers on the role of religion in society?

• A) They believed that religion was the key to social and political reform and within its teachings could be found the tenets of reason.
• B) They disdained the practices of hierarchical churches such as the Roman Catholic church and the Church of England but supported the tenets of Protestantism.
• C) They did not necessarily oppose organized religion, but they strenuously objected to religious intolerance.
• D) They disdained all forms of religion and religious belief, arguing that religiosity caused superstition, bigotry, and mass stupidity.

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