Question
Under Robespierre, the Convention pursued a policy of de-Christianization because its members believed that
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A)
religion supported the monarchy.
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B)
religion encouraged superstition, rather than the use of reason.
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C)
other religions should be represented in France.
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D)
church and state should be separate.
Multiple choice question.
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A)
religion supported the monarchy.
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B)
religion encouraged superstition, rather than the use of reason.
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C)
other religions should be represented in France.
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D)
church and state should be separate.
Answers
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The correct answer is:
B) religion encouraged superstition, rather than the use of reason.
During the period of the French Revolution, especially under Robespierre and the Committee of Public Safety, there was a strong emphasis on reason and rationalism, which led to the belief that religion, particularly Christianity, was contrary to these ideals.
B) religion encouraged superstition, rather than the use of reason.
During the period of the French Revolution, especially under Robespierre and the Committee of Public Safety, there was a strong emphasis on reason and rationalism, which led to the belief that religion, particularly Christianity, was contrary to these ideals.