Question

many enlightenment thinkers believed that parts of society, especially religion and governmen limited humans abilities to use reason and make progress. so, they often wrote about these parts of society. read some common enlightenment ideas below. decide whether each idea is about religion or government.

all people are born with rights that no one, including powerful rulers, can take away.

using reason can free people and protect them from unfair government treatment.

the universe and humans were designed by god to be perfect. god set the universe into motion but is no longer involved in humans lives.

people should use reason to question religious ideas and practices that were passed down over hundreds of years.

Explanation:

• The first idea is about government as it refers to rulers (a part of government) and people's rights.
• The second idea is about government as it mentions unfair government treatment.
• The third idea is about religion as it refers to God's design of the universe and humans.
• The fourth idea is about religion as it talks about questioning religious ideas and practices.

Answer:

• All people are born with rights that no one, including powerful rulers, can take away: Government.
• Using reason can free people and protect them from unfair government treatment: Government.
• The universe and humans were designed by God to be perfect. God set the universe into motion but is no longer involved in humans' lives: Religion.
• People should use reason to question religious ideas and practices that were passed down over hundreds of years: Religion.