Why did monks and nuns promise to live their entire lives within their religious communities?

a. they needed to live alone to practice Christianity freely.
b. they made a vow to devote their entire lives to God.
c. they could better provide services to others by living in a religious community.
d. they could no longer own property once they joined the church.

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The correct answer is:

b. they made a vow to devote their entire lives to God.

Monks and nuns chose to live within their religious communities as part of their commitment to a spiritual life dedicated to God, often taking vows that included a promise of lifelong service and devotion.