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"All the causes" would fill a whole library. The word 'reformation' indicates that we are talking about the efforts of (at the time) Roman Catholic priests and scholars to reform the ills of the Roman Catholic church from within. Those ills differed depending on who was complaining: Luther alone had 95 issues he wanted to have reformed within the Church. Things to be reformed that were most often mentioned: the enormous riches of bishops and convents; scandalous private lives of bishops and priests; the interpretation given by the Church to Bible texts and the validity of the doctrines of the Church itself.
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∙ 15y agoOne is because the Roman Catholic Church was selling indulgences, saying that if you buy it, you have salvation, and people like Martin Luther didn't agree with that, saying that by God's grace we are saved.
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∙ 13y agoMartin Luther wrote the 95 theses complaining about the Catholic Church, and because of this many countries changed religions causing the reformation.
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∙ 11y agoEuropean pronces and kings were jealous of the Churchs wealth.
Merchants and others resented having to pay taxes to the church
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∙ 13y agoIndulgances were actually the main eco event
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∙ 13y agothe catholic church fell.
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∙ 11y agothey were poo
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How did the catholic church's political and economic power help lead to the Protestant reformation?
It led some rulers to oppose the pope in the hopes of seizing that power for themselves.
What were some of the economic problems in the roman empire in the third century?
Government problems
What came first the Protestant Reformation or the Renaissance?
The Protestant Reformation took place in 1517, and split Christianity between Catholicism and Protestantism. Rhode Island was founded by radical theologian, Roger Williams in 1636, after being driven out of the Massachusetts colony for what was considered radical thinking in those days.
Was the Reformation good or bad for the Catholic Church?
A:Arguably, the Reformation was good for the the Catholic Church, as it became spiritually stronger because it was forced to face up to its moral failings in past centuries.At the same time, the Church was weakened because it could no longer command blind obedience from all Christians, a situation that some would say was bad for the Church. The unwillingness to accept the lessons of history was so strong that even up to Second Vatican Council in 1965, it was the Church's view that only the Catholic Church had the right to freedom from persecution.
One of the major reasons the Protestant Reformation succeeded was that?
The invention of the printing press, along with increasing literacy rates, were two significant factors that contributed to the success of the Protestant Reformation. The reformation was led in large part by Martin Luther.
Think why did some people start the Protestant Reformation?
one of the people who help start the reformation was
How did the catholic church's political and economic power help lead to the Protestant reformation?
It led some rulers to oppose the pope in the hopes of seizing that power for themselves.
What the impact of the protestant reformation?
The impact of the Protestant Reformation was that it enhanced the freedom of worship without limitations. This is what resulted into some many religions coming up due the liberty it promoted.
What were some results of the protestant reformation?
the catholic church accepted dominance of the new protestant religions in Italy,Germany, and France
What were some of the important locations of the Reformation?
Some important locations of the Reformation include Wittenberg (where Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses), Geneva (where John Calvin established his Protestant movement), and Augsburg (site of the Augsburg Confession, a key Protestant statement of faith).
What are some social economic and political conditions that paved the way for the Reformation movement?
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What was the biggest problems that Catholic leaders had to solve at the council of Trent?
Some of the biggest problems that Catholic leaders had to solve at the Council of Trent included addressing issues related to the Protestant Reformation, defining Catholic doctrine in response to Protestant beliefs, clarifying the Church's stance on key theological issues, and addressing abuses within the Church such as corruption and nepotism.
What are some Micro economic problems facing Kenya?
economic problems in kenya today
What was Martin Luther known for?
Martin Luther was known for the Protestant reformation. Born in Germany, he questioned some of the teachings of Roman Catholicism, which gave rise to the Protestant faith or tradition.
What was the Movement began by martin Luther that protested some teachings of the catholic church?
First off, 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. . Secondly, Martin Luther never started a movement to reform the Catholic Church, Martin Luther LEFT the Catholic Church to start his own Church. Which is a completely different thing. That is commonly mislabeled as the protestant reformation, Catholics refer to it as the protestant revolt.
What problems did the catholic church face during reformation?
During the Reformation, the Catholic Church faced challenges such as corruption among clergy, criticism of indulgences (selling of forgiveness), and questions about the authority of the Pope. The emergence of Protestant reformers like Martin Luther further divided the Church and led to a loss of followers in some areas.
Was the Protestant reform healthy for the catholic church?
If by 'healthy' you mean 'good', than no, the protestant reformation was not good for the church. In fact, the church despised any protestants and the entire protestant reformation altogether. However, the Reformation did cause the Church to look deeply at itself and make some serious reforms to clean up corruption that had crept into all levels of the Church. That was good as Satan is always working from within and without to destroy the Church. Every now and then the Church needs to do some housekeeping to keep the Evil One at bay.
