Question

Yea, God is a great deal more angry with great numbers that are now on earth; yea, doubtless with many that are now in this congregation, who it may be are at ease, than he is with many of those that are now in the flames of hell.

What does this excerpt suggest about Edwards’s opinion of society?

Answer 1

This excerpt suggests that this society needs the lord more and needs to stop judging others so much. (I could be wrong)

Answer 2

The correct answer is A) He feels society in general, including many members of the congregation, is more sinful now than ever.

This excerpt suggests about Edwards’s opinion of society that "He feels society in general, including many members of the congregation, is more sinful now than ever."

We are talking about the famous sermon "Sinners in the Hands of An Angry God," delivered by Protestant preacher Jonathan Edwards. He delivered this speech on July 1841, to his congregation in Northampton, Massachusetts, and later in Enfield, Connecticut. He wanted to create some fear in people and make them considered change and ask forgiveness for all their sins if they wanted salvation.

The other options of the question were B) He feels society, in general, is more sinful now that it never was, but members of the congregation can be at ease because they are saved. C) He feels society, in general, is less sinful than it ever was, and members of the congregation can feel confident that they are saved. D) He feels society, in general, is less sinful than it has been, but many members of the congregation are dammed.