Question

Which of the following explanations best interprets the meaning of the following sentence?

"The church was not merely a thermometer that recorded the ideas and principles of popular opinion."

The church was simply a common tool used by people.

Popular opinion had a great deal of influence on the church.

The principles and ideas of society needed to be reformed.

The church did not just reflect what was happening in society.  <--- what I think it is

Answer 1

I agree with the last one. 

Answer 2

I did the quiz and its he church did not just reflect what was happening in society.