"PLEASE HELP ASAP WILL GIVE BRAINLIEST!" There is no doubt that Edwards’ fiery sermon did instill fear and create hysteria among its original audience. The sermon continues to intimidate listeners and readers today. Certainly, Edwards succeeded in his scare tactics. But do you think his scare tactics actually accomplished his real goal—improving the morality of the “sinners” and prompting religious revival? Are scare tactics still an effective persuasive method in today’s world? What are some other alternatives to persuade people, or is fear the best method? Explain thoroughly.