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A Catholic Dictionary, edited by Donald Attwater, Second edition, revised 1957
The Protestant Reformation: the revolt from the Catholic Church in Western Europe begun and carried to its height in the 16th century. It differed from all previous heretical movements in that it was not concerned with one or a few definite points of doctrine but was directed against the whole complex and system of Christianity as then understood; it gave licence to the human self in the spiritual and religious order. Its principal causes were: the excessive temporal power, wealth and privilege which accrued to the higher clergy, the wicked, worldly and careless lives of many of the clergy, secular and regular, and the decay of philosophy and theology (these resulted partly from the Renaissance) with consequent low standard of spiritual life among the people generally; the weakening of the authority of the Holy See, following the Great Schism, increased by the humanistic corruption of the papal court; the parallel insurgence of secular princes. Its principal motives were: desire for the purity of religion and godliness of life which, from the state of the clergy, precipitated a violent and unreasoning anti-clericalism which degenerated into contempt for all spiritual authority; the national ambitions of secular princes which flourished in the break-up of the Catholic integrity of Europe; an appetite for spoil and, as in England, fear of having to give up looted ecclesiastical wealth; in some, a hatred of the Church and Faith which can be attributed only to the direct working of the Devil. The principal results of the Reformation were: the true reform of the Church "in head and members" effected by the Council of Trent and the revivification of Catholicism so thoroughly achieved that it remains vital to this day (The Counter-reformation); the putting of countless souls, notably in Great Britain, Scandinavia and the German parts of the Empire, in enmity to the Church and consequently outside those means provided by Christ for man to know and attain to God; the disappearance of any "higher unity" holding together the diverse peoples and nations of Europe, the inoculation of men with naturalistic and humanitarian (as opposed to theocentric) philosophy which is now the chiefest enemy of Christianity.
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How did reformation affect the authority of the catholic church and of monarchs?
The protestant revolt did not affect the authority of the Catholic Church. It has the same authority that it has always had since it was founded by Jesus Christ in 33 AD. The Catholic Church's authority is from God alone so the actions of individual heretics cannot affect it except in a superficial manner.
How did the Reformation affect the authority of the Catholic Church of monarchs?
It started killing the people
Which two historical events affected the power of the roman catholic church and contributed to its decline in medieval europe?
In medieval Europe the Roman Catholic Church experienced an affect on its power due to two reasons. The first was the discovery and conquest of the Americas. The second was the Protestant Reformation.
How did the ninety five theses affect the Catholic Church in Germany?
The 95 theses were written during a period in European history known as the reformation. They furthered the ideology of the reformation by questioning the authority of the Catholic church. As a result, Protestantism began to get a hold in Europe. In response to these and other challenges, the Catholic church began the Counter-Reformation.
What effect did the Reformation have on Europe including Europe monarchies?
The protestant revolt did not affect the authority of the Catholic Church. It has the same authority that it has always had since it was founded by Jesus Christ in 33 AD. The Catholic Church's authority is from God alone so the actions of individual heretics cannot affect it except in a superficial manner.
How did the Protestant Reformation affect painting and sculpture?
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Why did the protestant reformation come to England?
Henry VIII did a great job of preventing the Protestant Reformation from having any great affect on England - until he needed a divorce. When the Catholic Church refused to grant Henry VIII a divorce, he decided to make his own version of Christianity, where he made the rules. Henry VIII started the Anglican / Church of England, where Henry VIII was the head of the church (much like the Pope). Henry VIII gave himself permission to divorce and ordered all his subjects to become Protestant.
How did the catholic Reformation affect Catholics?
The Reformation was a protest against perceived wrong doings by the Catholic Church. In response the Catholic Council setup new schools for priests, ended most corruption, and created new religious orders to deal with these problems.
How did the protestant affect religion in western Europe beginning in the 16th century?
It decreased the Roman Catholic Church's power and authority.
How did reformation affect Christianity?
The Reformation significantly impacted Christianity by challenging the authority of the Roman Catholic Church and leading to the formation of Protestant denominations. It emphasized the importance of individual Bible reading and interpretation, rejected certain Catholic doctrines and practices, and advocated for a more direct relationship between believers and God. The Reformation also led to religious conflicts and divisions, shaping the way Christianity is practiced and understood to this day.
How did Luther's reaction to the peasants war affect the counter reformation?
Luther's reaction to the Peasants' War was generally unsupportive, fearing the chaos it could bring. While this did not directly lead to the Counter-Reformation, it did contribute to the fractured state of Christianity in Europe, prompting further religious unrest and debates. The Counter-Reformation was more a response to the Protestant Reformation, focusing on reforms within the Catholic Church to address criticisms raised by reformers like Luther.
How did the reformation affect other aspects of daily life in Europe and the English colonies of America?
The English king henry VIII decided to separate his nation from the catholic church after the pope refused to permit him to divorce his wife. henry established the church of England, also called the Anglican church. The church of England kept most catholic beliefs, but rejected the power of the pope. English reformer William Tyndale believed the Anglican church should reject all catholic beliefs and practices. In England people debated whether to keep most catholic beliefs or adopt more protestant reforms.
