friar laurence, despite being an official for the roman catholic church, speaks in philosophical terms and avoids referencing the bible. what is the most likely explanation of why? a) religious matters were not to be discussed in plays during the elizabethan age. b) like most layman of the age, shakespeare most likely had little-to-no knowledge of the bible. c) friars were known for avoiding direct references to biblical events for fear of misinterpreting them. d) church services were conducted exclusively in latin and shakespeare had a limited education.