The offer of eternal life in exchange for sincere faith caused fear and torment because:

A. each person has committed some sin.
B. different people interpreted it different ways.

C. it is nearly impossible to be sure that one has unconditional faith in God.

D. we are limited by our imperfect understanding of the motives of God.

E. None of the above


Answer: C

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