Which of the following offers the best comparison between Hobbes’s and Locke’s perspectives on the divine right of kings?(1 point) Responses Both saw the divine right of kings as unnatural and bad. Both saw the divine right of kings as unnatural and bad. Hobbes supported the divine right of kings as absolute monarchs. Hobbes supported the divine right of kings as absolute monarchs. As Christians, both accepted the divine right of kings. As Christians, both accepted the divine right of kings. Locke supported the divine right of kings because it gave people more freedom.
Neither Hobbes nor Locke saw the divine right of kings as unnatural and bad.
Neither Hobbes nor Locke supported the divine right of kings. Both saw it as unnatural and bad.
To determine the best comparison between Hobbes's and Locke's perspectives on the divine right of kings, we need to carefully evaluate each response option.
1) "Both saw the divine right of kings as unnatural and bad."
This response suggests that both Hobbes and Locke share the view that the divine right of kings is unnatural and negative. However, this is not an accurate comparison because Hobbes actually supported the divine right of kings, while Locke did not.
2) "Hobbes supported the divine right of kings as absolute monarchs."
This response correctly identifies that Hobbes supported the divine right of kings and believed in absolute monarchy. However, it does not mention Locke's perspective.
3) "As Christians, both accepted the divine right of kings."
This response suggests that both Hobbes and Locke, as Christians, accepted the divine right of kings. While it is true that some people in the era viewed the divine right as deriving from religious authority, this response oversimplifies the positions of Hobbes and Locke. Hobbes supported the divine right of kings based on his political theories, not necessarily because of religious beliefs. Locke, on the other hand, did not support the divine right of kings.
4) "Locke supported the divine right of kings because it gave people more freedom."
This response incorrectly attributes support of the divine right of kings to Locke. In fact, Locke is known for his opposition to absolute monarchy and his belief in limited government.
Based on the evaluation, the second response option, "Hobbes supported the divine right of kings as absolute monarchs," is the most accurate comparison between Hobbes's and Locke's perspectives on the divine right of kings.