Question

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."

The church was simply a common tool used by people.

Popular opinion had a great deal of influence on the church.

The principles and ideas of society needed to be reformed.

The church did not just reflect what was happening in society.

Answer 1

The church did not just reflect what was happening in society.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Martin Luther King Jr. uses figurative language strategically throughout his letter to promote equality. How does the following instance help accomplish his purpose of challenging the church leaders to take action against racial injustice?

Like a boil that can never be cured as long as it is covered up but must be opened with all its pus-flowing ugliness to the natural medicines of air and light, injustice must likewise be exposed, with all of the tension its exposing creates, to the light of human conscience and the air of national opinion before it can be cured.

Answer 6

According to The Church, Martin Luther King Jr, would have to had s great compelling points to prove to inside church, and also Americans need quality, blacks and whites. He most likely would have to have the one church follow under his understanding. Than as a donino effect the other chruches would follow as well.then more.How times our now on the natural changes in America in this time, from shops, buisness and other places taking Martin Luther King's equality thoughts into effect (allowing black and whites to be together), a lot churches would also follow along with America's changes to the equality standards.

Answer 7

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