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The Church at this time was seen as a corrupt force. Priests contradicted their vows (chastity, poverty, and obedience,) which caused unrest amongst the people later during the Renaissance Era. In addition, priests were able to purchase their offices, meaning they could work their way up the ladder of success through bribery. During the era in which the Church was at war with the Muslims, the Church would often call on crusades. After this event however, the Pope would address his subjects, saying that they need money to form another Crusade to fight off whatever enemy was a threat. It turns out that the Church didn't need a Crusade, but they kept the money for themselves (needless increase in taxes.) Back to the "Priestly Vows." Chastity, which means no tolerance for intercourse, was neglected by many Abbots, Monks, Priests, and even Bishops. These "prominent religious figures" molested boys, payed prostitutes, and committed adultery. Poverty, which means a life devoted to poorness, was also neglected. The Pope, bishops, and Priests lived in wealthy estates, and had luxurious meals day in and day out. Lastly, obedience was also denied. After you look at what the Priests, Abbots, Monks, Bishops, and the Pope did, you could conclude that they do not maintain the obedience with God. In short, the criticisms are the following: They did not follow the 10 commandments completely, they did not support freedom of speech and ideas that conflicted with the Church's, they killed people who went against the Church (heretics,) and they inflicted torture amongst many human beings (physically and mentally.) I think we can all agree that these actions go against what God wants for us. These are some of the criticisms of the Medieval Catholic Church.
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Why was the Medieval church in western Europe was criticized for?
it got to powerful
What were three roots of medieval culture in western Europe?
1.classical heritage of Rome 2. the beliefs of the roman catholic church 3. the customs of various Germanic tribes
What role did aristocrats play in medieval Europe?
They were the nobility and ran the government with the Church.
How did the medieval church unify Europe?
The Church was an organization that existed in practically all of medieval Europe. It had its own rules, which it could impose on the governments of countries, and though it did not do this often, it did have the effect of producing a certain level of uniformity in how kings and other leaders dealt with their people. The Church provided much of the education of the Middle Ages, and what it did not provide usually conformed to the Church's practices. In Western Europe, Latin was the language of this education, and so there was a single language nearly all well educated people used over Western Europe. In Eastern Europe, Greek was used, but the Eastern Churches tended to use the vernacular more. Pilgrimage and crusades sometimes threw people of different countries together.
Why was the great schism important in the decline of medieval Europe?
it led to the questioning of church authority
Why was the Medieval church in western Europe was criticized for?
it got to powerful
What was thegenerally approved church in Western Europe during the medieval period?
Catholic Church!
The generally approved church in Western Europe during the medieval period was the?
Catholic Church
What was the medieval church in Western Europe criticized for?
Allowing the bible to be printed and distributed to the people.
How could a peasant woman get to heaven in Medieval Times?
By living a pious life and performing the rites and rituals of the church (which, in medieval times would have generally been the catholic church in western Europe). Or she could have bought an indulgence form the Pope, if she had money, but, as a peasant, she wouldn't have.
Did each medieval community in western Europe center around a church?
The great majority of communities in Christian areas of Medieval Europe had a church and a priest. Very small villages on occasion would not, but such a small community was almost within a modest walk of another village, so the residents would still have access to religious facilities and services.
What were three roots of medieval culture western Europe?
1.classical heritage of Rome 2. the beliefs of the roman catholic church 3. the customs of various Germanic tribes
What were three roots of medieval culture in western Europe?
1.classical heritage of Rome 2. the beliefs of the roman catholic church 3. the customs of various Germanic tribes
What role did aristocrats play in medieval Europe?
They were the nobility and ran the government with the Church.
How did the medieval church unify Europe?
The Church was an organization that existed in practically all of medieval Europe. It had its own rules, which it could impose on the governments of countries, and though it did not do this often, it did have the effect of producing a certain level of uniformity in how kings and other leaders dealt with their people. The Church provided much of the education of the Middle Ages, and what it did not provide usually conformed to the Church's practices. In Western Europe, Latin was the language of this education, and so there was a single language nearly all well educated people used over Western Europe. In Eastern Europe, Greek was used, but the Eastern Churches tended to use the vernacular more. Pilgrimage and crusades sometimes threw people of different countries together.
What declined in western Europe when loyalty to the church grew?
crime
Why was the great schism important in the decline of medieval Europe?
it led to the questioning of church authority
