The Great Schism And The Molding Of The Roman Catholic Church

The Roman Catholic church, as we know it, was built upon scripture, beliefs, and tradition. It was these factors that are also responsible for how the church was molded into the church we know today. Some practices, traditions, and beliefs have origins dating back to the founding of the church centuries ago. However, these factors alone are not responsible for the molding of the church. There were many cultural and historical events that also influenced the church and its development over the years.
In this report, I will be focusing on the the Great Schism, the Protestant Reform, and the Vatican Councils. I believe that these events each carried a great influence on the development and characteristics of the church. The Great Schism resulted