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Jonathan Edwards’s "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God"

Question 10 • AL-English Language Arts 11 Critical Standards

Enlightenment thinking placed value on scientific knowledge and thought. Based on "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," which best describes the relationship between Enlightenment thinking and the thinking of Edwards's followers?

Answer
A
The beliefs of the two groups were fundamentally the same.
B
The beliefs of the two groups directly opposed each other.
C
The beliefs of Edwards's followers evolved directly from those emphasized in the Enlightenment.
D
The beliefs of the two groups were similar, with the Enlightenment placing more emphasis on science.

Explanation

Enlightenment thinkers emphasized reason, observation, and scientific knowledge. In “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God,” Edwards’s followers are urged to rely on religious faith and fear of God’s judgment, rather than scientific reasoning, to understand their condition. These approaches are presented as directly opposed, so B is the best answer.

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