Protestant Authority Figures from Fathers to Secular Rulers Had a Responsibility

question 26

Multiple Choice

Protestant authority figures from fathers to secular rulers had a responsibility to discipline those under their control because Protestant belief taught that:

• A)those in positions of authority were directly responsible for the salvation of others.
• B)obedience to authority had to be taught from an early age.
• C)regular discipline was required to open one's mind to God's will.
• D)undisciplined people tended toward doing evil and could thus destroy human society.
• E)undisciplined people failed to respect the natural social hierarchy.

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