During the Enlightenment, authors emphasized the use of rational thought and fought for the betterment of society. In light of d

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During the Enlightenment, authors emphasized the use of rational thought and fought for the betterment of society. In light of d

iscarding spiritual devotion and its passivity to the Church, how did this movement result in new social and civic freedoms

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yulyashka [42] · Answer 1 · 2022-07-16T20:04:01+03:00

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The answer is Enlightenment philosophers were generally opposed to the Catholic Church and organized religion in general. The Catholic Church was seen as a hindrance of individual freedom and reason because of its dogmatism and insistence on being the only source of truth.