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What does Hobbes imply about the concept of the "Church" in Holy Scripture?
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That it is a metaphor representing the community of true believers, rather than a physical location
That it specifically refers to physical buildings dedicated to Christian worship
That it is an outdated concept that no longer holds significance in modern religious practice
That it exclusively refers to the leadership and hierarchy within Christianity
How does Hobbes view the relationship between a church and the sovereign power of a common-wealth?
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He sees the church as completely independent from the common-wealth's sovereign power
He believes the church should have authority over the sovereign power of the common-wealth
He argues that the church's sovereign power should always be contested by the common-wealth's authority
He views the church as part of the greater common-wealth, subject to its earthly sovereign power
What is Hobbes's stance on the concept of a "universall Church"?
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He supports the idea of a universal church that has authority over all Christians, regardless of their common-wealth
He believes that the universal church should govern both spiritual and temporal matters globally
He rejects the idea of a universal church, arguing that no such common power exists that all common-wealths are subject to
He suggests that the concept of a universal church is only applicable in the spiritual realm, not in civil governance
