"The person of the king is sacred, and to attack him in any way is an attack on God itself. Kings represent the Divine Majesty and have been appointed to Him to carry out His purposes. Serving God and representing kings are bound together." -Bishop Jacques Bossuet

Which group directly challenged the political philosophy expressed in this statement?


Advocates of divine right



Writers of the Enlightenment



Absolute monarchs of Europe



Leaders of the Catholic Church