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There was only the Catholic church and they ruled the government and society.
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.
In the Middle Ages, the Catholic Church played a central role in social and political life. It was also responsible for education.
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First of all, It's just the Catholic Church, not the Roman Catholic Church. Roman is an epithet first commonly used in England after the protestant revolt to describe the Catholic Church. It is rarely used by the Catholic Church. . Secondly, the Catholic Church has only one role: It is the Mystical Body of Christ, It lives with His Life, and does His Will- that is It's only role.
First of all, It's just the Catholic Church, not the Roman Catholic Church. Roman is an epithet first commonly used in England after the protestant revolt to describe the Catholic Church. It is rarely used by the Catholic Church. . Secondly, the Catholic Church has only one role: It is the Mystical Body of Christ, It lives with His Life, and does His Will- that is It's only role.
the church provided the sense of stability unity and orderI think that it replaced previous institutions of education, culture and religion (not that education or culture is non-Catholic). In many ways the Catholic church helped preserve literacy and the arts. The Roman Catholic religion was the main source of faith and values for Western Europe.
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The Catholic Church dominated European society during the Middle Ages, exercising significant political and religious influence over the population. The Church controlled aspects of everyday life, including education, politics, and morality, and played a central role in shaping the cultural and social fabric of medieval Europe.
Yes, Emile Zola was critical of the Catholic Church. In his writings, he often depicted the Church as a repressive institution that wielded power and influence over society. Zola's works like "La Faute de l'Abbé Mouret" and "La Débâcle" show his critical views on the Church's role in society.