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C. A philosophy of government that advocates for a strong central government
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This passage we can say is a direct response the critique of indulgences raised by the Protestant reform.
In other words this could be a direct answer to Martin Luther and his 95 thesis, in which the selling of the indulgences, that is the forgiveness of sins in exchange of money, was the main issue. The Church states that the Christ himself gave the right to them to sell the indulgences and that that is the time-honored tradition.
Proably because he was Selfish and mean. He thought he was better. He didn't care about anyone
Your answer is most likely correct