Question

according to the moral choices textbook, there was tension between which two ethnic groups in the early church?

jew and persians
africans and caucasians
asians and africans
jews and gentiles

question 16
according to the moral choices textbook, the black lives matter organization was also an advocate for the cause of:

lgbt persons
gun rights
immigration reform
all pro-life political agendas

Explanation:

Step 1: Analyze the first question

The first question asks: "According to the Moral Choices textbook, there was tension between which two ethnic groups in the early church?"

• In Christian history and New Testament ethics (often discussed in textbooks like Scott Rae's Moral Choices), the primary ethnic and cultural tension in the early Church was between Jewish believers and non-Jewish believers (Gentiles). This tension centered on whether Gentile converts needed to follow Jewish customs and laws (such as circumcision and dietary restrictions).
• Therefore, the correct option is Jews and Gentiles.

Step 2: Analyze the second question (Question 16)

The second question asks: "According to the Moral Choices textbook, the Black Lives Matter organization was also an advocate for the cause of:"

• In discussions of contemporary social movements and ethics within Moral Choices, the textbook notes that the foundational platform of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) global network explicitly includes advocacy for LGBTQ+ (or LGBT) individuals, queer-affirming spaces, and transgender rights alongside its focus on racial justice.
• Therefore, the correct option is LGBT persons.

Answer:

1. Jews and Gentiles (for the first question)
2. LGBT persons (for Question 16)