What was one of the main messages of the second great awakening? a)  people should mentally ill patients. b)  people should form labor unions. c)  people should convert to catholicism. d)  people should resist sinful behavior.

The correct answer is D
d) People should resist sinful behavior.
The movement begun in the early 1800's and simply repudiated the ideas of deism and impure Christianity. It called for Christians to be pure, and advocated for  a return to primitive forms of Christianity. The movement message was emotional and appealed to several women, with its central message of anticipated return of Christ.