Most of the Polish population is Catholic and Poland overall is considered to be one of the biggest believing nations worldwide.
Most of the traditions are based on religious beliefs and events in history - such as going to church to bless a basket full of symbolic goods on Saturday before Easter Sunday.
However, most of the young people already don't believe in God and sometimes beliefs like that make things like big arguments to happen.
Tartuffe' was a very controversial play because of its criticism of the Catholic Church. When it was published, the Pope threatened to excommunicate anyone who staged, watched, or even read the play.
The Catholic Church was instrumental in bringing exploration to the world. The church was interested in converting indigenous populations. Priests very often accompanied the explorers.
The Catholic Church was enthusiastically behind the persecution of all that did not profess to agree with its doctrine especially if they had a little money.
Saints in the Catholic Church serve as role models and intercessors for believers. They are admired for their virtue, holiness, and dedication to God, and their lives are often studied and celebrated as examples to emulate. Many Catholics pray to saints for their help and guidance in specific areas of their own lives.
providing moral guidance
The Catholic played their role by sending their missionary into South America.
Robinson Crusoe is a fictional character.
the church rejected the theory and tried to punish scientists for promoting it.
the church rejected the theory and tried to punish scientists for promoting it.
yes, the catholic church played a role in establishing a system of education by setting up monastic and cathedral schools.
Actually, there is no 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..That being said, the answer to your question is the Catholic Church's role in "all of this" is everything. God spoke and created the world (read Genesis 1:3) and His Word is Our Blessed Lord, Jesus Christ (read John 1:1-3). Now, the Catholic Church IS Jesus Christ, (read Acts 9:1-5, 1 Cor 12:12-14)..So the short answer to your question is that the Catholic Church's role is EVERYTHING, it is the only meaning that anyone's life in this world has, and without the Catholic Church - which is the Word of God: Jesus Christ's mystical Body - then nothing has any meaning.
International political, economic, and social systems have been constantly changing and evolving over the course of history and the Catholic Church has asserted itself as a valid, prominent, and powerful actor in world politics as the Church uses its social teachings, moral authority, and non-violent techniques to inspire and influence people and governments to act. The Church also has a permanent seat at the UN which it uses to urge the spread of hope, peace, and God's love through actions that are non-violent and in accordance with her Doctrines. These principles of Catholic Social Doctrine are a secure guide for the world and set forth fundamental directions for actions which will enable all peoples to live in secure society where a human person can raise a family, earn a living, and worship freely. In a society where faith is receding it is more necessary for the Church to play a role in todays affairs. If she were not involved...where would we be?