Church and State in Calvinist Geneva
Which of the following best describes how John Calvin’s establishment of a theocratic government in Geneva altered the relationship between church and state?
A
It integrated religious doctrine with civic law, enforcing moral discipline through state mechanisms and reconfiguring the role of religion in public life.
B
It maintained the old feudal order without any significant shift towards integrating religious and civic governance.
C
It resulted in a largely ceremonial role for the Church, with little real impact on daily life or legal matters.
D
It separated church affairs entirely from the state’s jurisdiction, leading to a clear demarcation between religion and civil governance.
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