Question

How did Enlightenment thinkers such as Diderot and Voltaire challenge religious structures?(1 point)

Responses

a. Diderot and Voltaire used reasoning rather than religion to explain the natural world.

b. Diderot and Voltaire believed that religion explained all natural phenomena.

c. Voltaire believed that each state should only have one religion, but Diderot disagreed.

d. Diderot believed that freedom of religion would cause problems within the state.

Answer 1

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The correct answer is a. Diderot and Voltaire used reasoning rather than religion to explain the natural world. Enlightenment thinkers like Diderot and Voltaire emphasized the importance of reason and science in understanding the natural world, often challenging the traditional religious explanations. They sought to promote the use of rational thought and empirical evidence in understanding the world instead of relying solely on religious beliefs.