Question

many enlightenment thinkers believed that parts of society, especially religion and government, 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.
using reason can free people and protect them from unfair government treatment.
people should use reason to question religious ideas and practices that were passed down over hundreds of years.
all people are born with rights that no one, including powerful rulers, can take away.
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.

Explanation:

• Idea 1: Mentions "unfair government treatment", so it's about government.
• Idea 2: Talks about "religious ideas and practices", so it's about religion.
• Idea 3: Refers to "powerful rulers" (related to government) taking away rights, so it's about government.
• Idea 4: Mentions "God", so it's about religion.

Answer:

1. Government
2. Religion
3. Government
4. Religion