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What is the practice of appointing non-clergy members to high church positions called?
lay investiture
The practice of appointing non clergy members to high church positions was called?
lay investiture
What is the practice of appointing non clergy members to high church positions called?
lay investiture
What was the appointing of relatives to church offices?
The appointing of relatives to church offices, often referred to as nepotism, involves favoring family members when assigning positions of authority or influence within the church. This practice can lead to conflicts of interest and perceptions of unfairness, as it may prioritize familial ties over merit and suitability for the role. Historically, nepotism in church hierarchies has been criticized for undermining the integrity and effectiveness of religious institutions. Many denominations have established guidelines to limit such practices to promote transparency and accountability.
What is nepotism and how was it used by the popes?
Nepotism is the practice of favoring relatives or friends when appointing them to positions of power or privilege, often regardless of their qualifications. Historically, many popes engaged in nepotism by elevating family members to high-ranking church positions, such as cardinals or bishops, to consolidate power and influence within the Vatican. This practice was particularly prominent during the Renaissance, when the papacy often prioritized familial loyalty over merit, leading to both increased political clout for certain families and criticism of the Church's moral integrity.
The practice of selling posititons in the church?
Simony is the ecclesiastical crime of paying for holy offices or positions in the hierarchy of a church
What is multiplication by division in the Baptist church?
This is a practice where churches split, and a new church is formed and the old church along with the new church grow by recruiting new members
How did the issue of appointing church officials cause between church leaders and European monarchs?
They ate the ground
What were the three main abuses that most distressed church reformers?
1. using the practice of laying investiture 2. bishops selling positions in the church-a practice called simony 3. many village priests married and had families
Do blacks carry positions in the morman church?
Yes. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the 'Mormon' church) of all races are treated equally and offered equal opportunity for church leadership and service.
Who was the rock to whom Jesus gave the keys to the kingdom appointing him to lead the church?
to peter
Does the Romney clan of Mexico still practice polygamy?
No, the Romney's in Mexico no longer practice polygamy, and have not for about 100 years. They are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which has prohibited the practice.
