Which best describes why philosophes were suspicious of organized religion? a) they felt organized religion failed to understand the modern world. b) they felt reason offered a better understanding of the world. c) they felt society was being forced to join the catholic church. d) they felt organized religion catered to the upper classes. (a is incorrect)

B) They felt reason offered a better understanding of the world.

The main reason why philosophers have often had a negative view of religion is because they believe that religion and reason are incompatible. This is because religion asks us to have blind fate, and to not question its mandates. Since we are forced to choose between faith and reason, philosophers suggest choosing reason, as they believe that this offers a better understanding of the world.

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