Which statement BEST explains the relationship between Enlightenment thought and the religious establishment during the 18th century?
A. Enlightenment thinkers joined forces with the church to uphold the moral authority of the
church and European monarchs.
B. Enlightenment thought, due to its roots in religious philosophy, helped to soothe growing
frustration with European monarchies.
C. Enlightenment thought, because of its roots in science and reason, challenged the prevailing
authority of the church.
D. The religious establishment in 18th century Europe began to incorporate science and reason
into its philosophy, creating a new religious movement that would spread to America.

The government gives public funds to low-performing schools for new computers. they decide to give more money to the lowest performers, some of which happen to promote multi denominational religions. according to the establishment clause, how would a court rule on this case? as a direct violation of the clause because government institutions cannot support religious institutions for any reason as a violation of the clause because the government gave more money to religious schools than public schools as in compliance with the clause because the government's action was for a secular purpose, did not advance a particular religion, and was unentangled as in compliance with the clause because the government gave money to fewer religious schools than public schools