The Catholic church has undergone changes in its power and influence.
What impact was the Protestant Reformation which originated in Germany.
A key figure in the Protestant Reformation was Martin Luther. Luther, a German monk, believe in autonomy and Independence and their religion. He was against being dependent on clergy. A primary concern attacked was the practice of indulgences.
Ninety-five theses on the subject of indulgences left on the Castle Church by Luther was a strong Catalyst for the movement.
Martin Luther Is a controversial figure for his time. He was a religious university teacher during the 1500s. He came along during a time where the religious ideology was the way to heaven was through a man works. Martin Luther would teach that the bible itself can be …show more content…
You could also read the bible for yourself which was unheard of. Would the churches survive with all this radical reform?
Catholicism still managed to survive despite this.
The Reformation was popular in areas such as England, Scotland, and France. It proved less influential in Southern regions such as Spain, Italy, and Portugal.
The role of councils is important to understanding the Catholic Church's power. Ecumenical councils are councils where officials can vote on issues that will be binding to all Christians.
This gives an example of an instrument of their power. They have the power to decree and for it to be considered valid for all Christians.
This seems far-reaching, seeing as in how Christians are a global people and have various social cultural distinctions.
Enforcing rules for such a global and diverse people seem problematic.
A council's wishes can differ widely with Christian's other beliefs and cultural practices.
Another important event concerning Catholic churches power was the creation of the Council of
What impact was the Protestant Reformation which originated in Germany.
A key figure in the Protestant Reformation was Martin Luther. Luther, a German monk, believe in autonomy and Independence and their religion. He was against being dependent on clergy. A primary concern attacked was the practice of indulgences.
Ninety-five theses on the subject of indulgences left on the Castle Church by Luther was a strong Catalyst for the movement.
Martin Luther Is a controversial figure for his time. He was a religious university teacher during the 1500s. He came along during a time where the religious ideology was the way to heaven was through a man works. Martin Luther would teach that the bible itself can be …show more content…
You could also read the bible for yourself which was unheard of. Would the churches survive with all this radical reform?
Catholicism still managed to survive despite this.
The Reformation was popular in areas such as England, Scotland, and France. It proved less influential in Southern regions such as Spain, Italy, and Portugal.
The role of councils is important to understanding the Catholic Church's power. Ecumenical councils are councils where officials can vote on issues that will be binding to all Christians.
This gives an example of an instrument of their power. They have the power to decree and for it to be considered valid for all Christians.
This seems far-reaching, seeing as in how Christians are a global people and have various social cultural distinctions.
Enforcing rules for such a global and diverse people seem problematic.
A council's wishes can differ widely with Christian's other beliefs and cultural practices.
Another important event concerning Catholic churches power was the creation of the Council of