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." (5 points)

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.

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." (5 points)

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.

C06 · Answer

The church did not just reflect what was happening in society. -I think this is the best explanation because similar to the statement it says that it did not JUST reflect on society. The first answer doesn't really agree with the statement and the second is a bit irrelevant, so is the third one.