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Well, those who were in a nation or empire endorsing the Church would probably pay a tithe. They would pay it willingly as they believe in God, and that they will be punished by Him if they disobey. The church also has great power; it wields armies and controls the law: anyone who went against the church could be sentenced to death.
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How did the Roman Catholic Church exert authority over people?
There was a time when the Pope ruled the Papal States and most rulers in Europe belonged to the Catholic Church, but that time has passed. They maintained their authority by claiming that kings were ordained through God, and thus were indebted to the church.
Are people baptized in Aglipayan rites accepted by the Roman Catholic Church?
While similar to the Catholic religion, they are not Catholic as they do not accept the authority of the pope and also allow for married clergy.
What does the word magisterium mean?
The Magisterium is teaching authority of the Roman Catholic Church.
Why did the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church split?
The Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church split in 1054 due to disagreements over the authority of the Pope, theological differences, and cultural and political divisions.
What was rebirth of Ancient Greek and Roman ideas led to the questioning of the total authority of the Roman of the Roman Catholic Church?
It's just Catholic, not Roman Catholic. Roman is an epithet first commonly used in England after the protestant revolt to describe the Catholic Church. It is never used by the official Catholic Church. The period of the rebirth of ancient Greek and Roman ideas was called the Rennaissance (1350-1600).
Why did the Roman Catholic Church sentence people to death?
Not Roman Catholic, just the ROMANS. It was for their faith>
Is the Pope head of all Catholic Churches or only Roman Catholic Churches?
The term "catholic" is claimed by both the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church. The Roman Catholic Church includes all the Churches that accept the authority of the pope in Rome, including certain Eastern Churches. The Eastern Orthodox Church does not accept the authority of the pope in Rome. The pope is the spiritual leader of all Christians. However, the Protestants and Orthodox do not recognize that leadership.
Why did the Eastern Orthodox Church split from the Roman Catholic Church?
The Eastern Orthodox Church split from the Roman Catholic Church in 1054 due to disagreements over the authority of the Pope, theological differences, and cultural and political divisions between the East and West.
Why was Henry viii important?
It was Henry VIII who pulled England out from under the authority of the Roman Catholic church and the Pope, and established the Church of England under the headship of the King. He did this because the Roman Catholic Church would not allow him a divorce.
Is the Chaldean Catholic Church associated with the Roman Catholic Church?
There is no "Roman" Catholic Church: Roman is an epithet first commonly used in England after the protestant revolt to describe the Catholic Church. It is rarely used by the Catholic Church. The Chaldean Catholic Church is part of the Catholic Church.
What time period was the rebirth of ancient Greek and Roman ideas led to the questioning of the total authority of the Catholic Church?
It's just Catholic, not Roman Catholic. Roman is an epithet first commonly used in England after the protestant revolt to describe the Catholic Church. It is never used by the official Catholic Church. The period of the rebirth of ancient Greek and Roman ideas was called the Rennaissance (1350-1600).
Was the patriarch appointed by the emperor in the Roman Catholic Church?
In the Roman Catholic Church, the patriarchs are not directly appointed by the emperor. The appointment of patriarchs is typically made by the Pope, who is the supreme authority in the Church. Historically, the relationship between the Church and state varied, especially in the Byzantine Empire, where the emperor had significant influence over ecclesiastical matters, but in the modern Catholic Church, the Pope holds the ultimate authority in appointing patriarchs.
