Some people thought that worshiping idols (such as a statue) was wrong, but others thought that it was ok. So they performed a schism (a split).
Roman Catholic AnswerMany things, mostly based on sin, in other words, men wanting to do their own will, and not the will of God:from A Catholic Dictionary, edited by Donald Attwater, Second edition, revised 1957
The Schism of the East the estrangement and severance from the Holy See of what is now called the Orthodox Eastern Church was a gradual process extending over centuries. After a number of minor schisms the first serious, though short, break was that of Photius; from then on tension between East and West increased, and the schism of Cerularius occurred in 1054. From then on the breach gradually widened and has been definitive since 1472. There was a formal union from the 2nd Council of Lyons in 1274 until 1282, and a more promising one after the Council of Florence from 1439 to 1472. After the capture of Constantinople it was in the Turkish interest to reopen and widen the breach with the powerful Roman church; the patriarchates of Alexandria, Antioch, and Jerusalem were dragged into this policy, Russia and the Slav churches stood out the longest of any: none of these churches, except Constantinople itself in 1472, formally and definitely broke away from the unity of the Church. But in the course of centuries the schism has set and crystallized into a definite separation from the Holy See of many million people with a true priesthood and valid sacraments. The origins, causes and development of the schism are matters of much complication, still not fully unraveled.
Between the Eastern Church centered in Byzantium, and the Western Church centered in Rome.
Roman Catholic AnswerHistorically, there have been two schisms in the Catholic Church, the Schism of the East in the 11th century, when the Orthodox Churches broke away. It was mostly caused by political reasons, although there were religious reasons quoted for the actual break, like the use of leavened bread for the Eucharist. The second was in the 14th century, when the Pope moved to Avignon, and there were two claimants to the Papal throne, at one point, three. It was caused the scandal of the Pope moving from Rome.
disagreements over who leads the church
Martin luther
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all of the different christian religions along with catholic moved apart.
The Protestant Reformation led by Martin Luther caused conflict as it challenged the authority of the Catholic Church, prompting Catholic leaders to respond with the Counter Reformation. This movement aimed to address the issues raised by the Reformation and to strengthen the Catholic Church's influence and power.
The Roman Catholic Church probably caused it through its opposition to Henry's wishes, and the monasteries suffered from it.
It caused Europe to be divided into 'Protestant" and "Catholic" countries along lines that exist to this day; and it caused the Catholic church to re-focus on its values and aims.
The Black Plague Strong hostility toward the Catholic Church caused by papal rule. APEX
The Catholic Church is the Body of Christ and never broke away from anything, Jesus Christ, Himself is its head, and He guaranteed to be with it until the end of the world.
The birth and growth of science led to the conflict between scientists and the church.
Roman Catholic AnswerLuther's teachings did NOT cause a split in the Catholic Church. Luther's teachings tore many people away from the Church due to the rulers who wanted to be free of constraints they were under in the Catholic Church. When a prince apostatised from the faith, his people better go with him! Luther's teachings did spark the counter-Reformation which caused a flowering of religious vocations, new religious orders, and great fervor in the Catholic people.