Page 333 (LINES 497–510) CITE TEXT EVIDENCE - Identify the central claim that King makes in this paragraph and
the reasons and evidence he uses to support it.

Answer and Explanation:

This question is about "Letter From Birmingham Jail".

As a central claim, King claims that the church presents itself as the body of Christ, but its members destroy this body through intolerance and neglect of social causes.

In support of this argument, he shows historical moments, when the inhabitants of a region invaded by Christians saw them as people responsible for disturbing the peace and being agitators. These Christians, however, instead of reviewing their behavior and modifying their negative actions, continued to promote chaos with the excuse that this was the will of God and that their behavior was aimed at turning that region back to the will of God and not the men.

the answer is option a.

to extend a country’s power and influence