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What did martin Luther find troubling and corrupt about the catolic church practiceof selling indulgences?
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Who is someone famous who did something they didn't have to do?
Martin Luther. He did not have to challenge the Catholic Church. However, he did so, due to his belief that some of its practices were corrupt (e.g. the sale of indulgences).
When did the Catholic Church get rid of indulgences?
The practice of granting an indulgence, which is the remission of temporal punishment due to sin (i.e., remission of restitution) have not ended. In fact, the Catholic Church has an official book of indulgences that is still in use today. What has ended was the corrupt practice of selling indulgences. The practice of selling indulgences was a problem that existed at least from the late 1300s till the early to mid 1500s. In fact, it was one of the "theses" that was pointed out by Martin Luther on his 95 Theses in 1517. By the mid-late 1500s, however, the practice of selling indulgences had largely died out.
A pardoner is an official of the?
Catholic Church who was authorized to grant papal indulgences, which were believed to provide forgiveness for sins. They were responsible for selling indulgences, which were certificates that ensured a person's entrance into heaven or reduced their time in purgatory. Pardoners often faced criticism for their corrupt practices and exploitation of people's religious beliefs.
What are the causes of the Reformation?
a time period when the church broke into several groups causes: 1. indulgences 2. popes were wealthy,priests corrupt. 3. nepotism 4. simony, lay investiture 5. pluralism
Chaucer describes the Pardoner as dishevelled to suggest that he is?
Chaucer portrays the Pardoner as disheveled to suggest he is deceitful and untrustworthy. His unkempt appearance mirrors his corrupt moral character, emphasizing the hypocrisy of his profession as a seller of indulgences.
How did the Catholic church raise money in the 1500s?
During the 1500's the Catholic Church was corrupt and used its money that it made from selling indulgences, like Pope Leo X, to be spent on extravagant building projects, like St. Peter's Basilica.Roman Catholic AnswerThe same things it has always done with its money, feed the poor, help people attain salvation, etc. One of the ways in which the Church has always done the later is the building of Churches. As for the Catholic Church being corrupt, the Catholic Church is composed exclusively of sinners, and yes, many of them have been corrupt. But sinners is who Jesus sent us to save. The Church, itself, is the Mystical Body of Christ, and, thus, can not be corrupt. Remember, as well, that the Catholic Church embraces the whole world, and the vast majority of "its money" is used on the local level. To make sweeping generalizations, as above, is historically ignorant, and prejudicial.
What is another word for bad?
terrible, worrying, horrific, troubling, excruciatingHorrible, Terrible, Horror, filled, defective, inadequate, poor, unsatisfactory, disagreeable, offensive, repulsive, corrupt, wicked, naughty, harmful, injurious, unfavorable. Hope that helps!! :)
How is power corrupt?
power in itself is not corrupt, but is it possible to corrupt power
Is India corrupt?
yes india is corrupt , but its not most corrupt country,
What US state is the least corrupt?
Vermont is often considered one of the least corrupt states in the United States. It consistently ranks low on corruption perception indexes and has a reputation for transparency and accountability in government.
What did Martin Luther criticize the sale of?
Martin Luther disgreed with the Roman Catholic Church's sale of indulgences. Indulgences were prescribed prayers or acts of virtue that could be applied to the souls in Purgatory, a place of cleansing flames to absolve them of sins they had confessed during their life time but for which they had not yet done penance. If the indulgences were performed in good faith, the departed person's time in purgatory could be shortened. The Church in Luther's era had become quite corrupt. They appointed "pardoners" who travelled around offering indulgences approved by the Pope in Rome. Unfortunately, the pardoners who became equally corrupt saw an opportunity to make money out of this scheme. The indulgences were intended to be given to people for free and were supposed to be applied to the souls in purgatory. However, the pardoners began selling the indulgences to be applied to the living person or the departed. Quite often the pardoners carried false relics to show to the people. If you have the opportunity read Geoffrey Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales". Read the Pardoner's tale because he is a prime example of the corruption. For example he carried some pig's bones which he claimed were Christ's bones and an old pillow case which he claimed was the Virgin Mary's veil.
Who was 'The Canterbury Tales' charlatan?
In "The Canterbury Tales," the character known as the Pardoner is often seen as somewhat of a charlatan. He sells fake relics and indulgences to people, preying on their religious beliefs for personal gain. His deceptive practices showcase the corrupt side of the Church during the medieval period.
