according the Erasmus in this passage from the praise of folly, which is an accurate analysis of the Catholic clergy?

Question

A. members if the clergy failed to live up to the expectations as religious role models
B. members of the clergy were responsible for promoting reform with the Catholic church
C. members of the clergy lived spiritual lives that their parishoners were expected to imitate
D, members of the clergy were corruot but well-loved byt their parishoners

Answer 1

In "The Praise of Folly," Erasmus critiques various aspects of society, including the Catholic clergy. Based on his observations and critiques, the most accurate analysis of the Catholic clergy in the passage would be:

A. members of the clergy failed to live up to the expectations as religious role models.

Erasmus highlights the shortcomings of the clergy and points out their moral failings, which suggests that they often did not embody the ideals or expectations associated with their religious roles. While he acknowledges that some clergy may be well-loved or involved in reform efforts, the overarching theme in his critique is their failure to fulfill their spiritual responsibilities effectively.