St. Thomas Aquinas

A. looked to the Cathars for inspiration.
B. stressed the importance of an emotional, unquestioning devotion to God.
C. believed that it was possible to prove rationally that God exists.
D. founded the Dominicans.
E. was the author of The City of God.


Answer: C

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