Question

read the excerpt from sinners in the hands of an angry god.

yea, god is a great deal more angry with great numbers that are now on earth; yea, doubtless with many that are now in this congregation, who it may be are at ease, than he is with many of those that are now in the flames of hell.

what does this excerpt suggest about edwardss opinion of society?
○ he feels society in general, including many members of the congregation, is more sinful now than ever.
○ he feels society in general is more sinful now than it ever was, but members of the congregation can be at ease because they are saved.
○ he feels society in general is less sinful than it ever was, and members of the congregation can feel confident that they are saved.
○ he feels society in general is less sinful than it has been, but many members of the congregation are damned

Explanation:

The excerpt states God is angrier with many people on Earth (including congregation members who are at ease) than with those in hell. This implies these Earthly people are more sinful, as God's anger ties to sinfulness. The correct option aligns with this: Edwards thinks society (and many in the congregation) is more sinful now than ever, as God's greater anger toward them signals worse sin than those already in hell.

Answer:

He feels society in general, including many members of the congregation, is more sinful now than ever.