Question

question 12
why did the founding fathers object to a state - sponsored church?
a. most of the founding fathers were not religious.
b. the church in the middle ages had required too much financial
support.
c. it would infringe on peoples right to practice their own religion.
d. they anticipated the day when most people would not be religious.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Many Founding Fathers were religious, so this is incorrect.
• Option B: The objection was not about financial support of the Middle Ages church, but about religious freedom, so this is wrong.
• Option C: A state - sponsored church would force a particular religious practice, infringing on the right of people to practice their own religion. This aligns with the principles of religious freedom the Founding Fathers wanted to establish.
• Option D: There is no evidence that they anticipated a non - religious majority, and this is not the reason for opposing a state - sponsored church.

Answer:

C. It would infringe on people's right to practice their own religion.