which belief is most characteristic of the enlightenment of the 17th and 18th centuries?
A. the authority of the church is higher than that of the king.
B. violence is a necessary element of all social change,
C. governments should be organized in rational, secular ways.
D. people should overthrow governments and live in state of nature.

Respuesta :

Answer:

C

Explanation:

The enlightenment placed emphasis away from religious institutions and pushed secularism.

C: Facts and rational thought should be considered in government instead of religious beliefs which may or may not be true.