"each looked for an easier triumph, and a result less fundamental and astounding. both read the same bible and pray to the same god, and each invokes his aid against the other. it may seem strange that any men should dare to ask a just god's assistance in wringing their bread from the sweat of other men's faces, but let us judge not, that we be not judged. the prayers of both could not be answered. that of neither has been answered fully. the almighty has his own purposes."
what theme is presented in this passage from president lincoln’s second inaugural address?
a. god's purpose is to destroy nations at war
b. god's purpose is not the purpose of man
c. reading the bible and praying invoke anger
d. reading the bible does not allow answers to prayer