select the correct answer.\nhow did erasmus differ from other reformers of his time?\na. he believed that…

select the correct answer.\nhow did erasmus differ from other reformers of his time?\na. he believed that the church couldnt be reformed through peaceful means.\nb. he believed that the church should be separated from the state.\nc. he believed that the church should be reformed from within.\nd. he believed that the pope had too much power over the church.

select the correct answer.\nhow did erasmus differ from other reformers of his time?\na. he believed that the church couldnt be reformed through peaceful means.\nb. he believed that the church should be separated from the state.\nc. he believed that the church should be reformed from within.\nd. he believed that the pope had too much power over the church.

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Brief Explanations:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

  • Option A: Erasmus advocated for peaceful reform, so this is incorrect.
  • Option B: The idea of church - state separation was not a key part of Erasmus' views, so this is wrong.
  • Option C: Erasmus believed in reforming the Catholic Church from within, working to improve it rather than breaking away, which differentiates him from some other reformers (like Luther who broke from the Church). This is correct.
  • Option D: While there were issues with the Church's corruption, Erasmus' main focus was on internal reform, not just criticizing the pope's power. So this is incorrect.

Answer:

C. He believed that the church should be reformed from within.