Question

What is the purpose of the sentence "Wherever the early Christians entered a town the power structure got disturbed and immediately sought to convict them for being 'disturbers of the peace' and 'outside agitators' " in the following paragraph?

Answer 1

There was a time when the Church was very powerful ... In those days the Church was not merely a thermometer that recorded the ideas and principles of popular opinion; it was a thermostat that transformed the mores of society. Wherever the early Christians entered a town the power structure got disturbed and immediately sought to convict them for being "disturbers of the peace" and "outside agitators." Things are different now. The contemporary Church is so often a weak, ineffectual voice with an uncertain sound. It is so often the arch-supporter of the status quo. Far from being disturbed by the presence of the Church, the power structure of the average community is consoled by the Church's silent and often vocal sanction (approved action) of things as they are.

to communicate the claim of the paragraph
to transition to a new but related idea
to provide an example to support his point
to summarize the main idea of the paragraph

Answer 2

@paki

Answer 3

Help!

Answer 4

@NetflixAndYes

Answer 5

@Vijeya3

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Okay lets go over this, what answers do you think you can cross off first?

Answer 8

A?

Answer 9

Idk I suck at this! Lol Im a History buff...

Answer 10

Well the first two that don't really make sense are B and C, does that make it easier?

Answer 11

Yes! You are amazing! Im thinking its D am I right? This is my Mid Term so I need to pass

Answer 12

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Answer 13

Okay Lol I am to im 14 but I am taking this advanced class

Answer 14

It very well could be D, although do you think it supports the main idea of paragraph. I recommend find what the main idea is.

Answer 15

Okay I'm looking now!

Answer 16

As well think to yourself if it communicates the claim of the paragraph, find what the claim is.

Answer 17

It's very odd the way it is worded that's what makes it difficult.....Honestly my gut is saying "A" is the right answer.....

Answer 18

I believe its A as well :)! Hoped I helped!

Answer 19

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Answer 20

I honestly don't know, were just really good friends.

Answer 21

Oh and tag you in a couple more. I only have 5 left I did the whole exam but these are the ones that I did not get.....

Answer 22

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Answer 23

Okay! :)

Answer 24

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Answer 25

@NetflixAndNo @NetflixAndYes I see it now! Lol

Answer 26

That's okay! lol!