Which of the following explanations best interprets the meaning of the following sentence? "The church was not merely a thermometer that recorded the ideas and principles of popular opinion.
a.) The church was simply a common tool used by people.
b.) Popular opinion had a great deal of influence on the church.
c.) The principles and ideas of society needed to be reformed.
d.) The church did not just reflect what was happening in society.

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Which of the following explanations best interprets the meaning of the following sentence?  "The church was not merely a thermometer that recorded the ideas and principles of popular opinion.
a.) The church was simply a common tool used by people.
 b.) Popular opinion had a great deal of influence on the church.
 c.) The principles and ideas of society needed to be reformed.
 d.) The church did not just reflect what was happening in society.

anonymous · Answer

Is this multiple choice?

anonymous · Answer

I think it would be A. Read this link: http://www.colsoncenter.org/the-center/columns/changepoint/13946-letter-from-a-birmingham-jail "In 1963, King’s letter was a wake up call to people of faith who claimed to love and serve God, and who lamented the racial injustices of their day, yet did nothing to oppose and overcome evil. "

anonymous · Answer

Thank you so much!

anonymous · Answer

Sure, I would double check that though :)