While scholastics believed that reason could illuminate faith (it could, for instance, prove the existence of God), their critics found reason dangerous because it
A)led people to question articles of faith.
B)was a "fabricator of heresies."
C)hindered a person's union with God.
D)could challenge the church's authority.
E)all of the above

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All of the above statements were concerns of the critics of scholasticism. Reason, when applied to religious doctrines, could lead individuals to question or doubt foundational beliefs, and in extreme cases, could even challenge the authority and power of the church. Additionally, some believed that excessive reliance on reason could hinder a person's spiritual connection with God. Ultimately, these critiques reflected broader debates over the relationship between faith and reason, and the proper role of both in shaping human thought and behavior.

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