Protestantism has its origins when Pope Leo X (1513-21) excommunicated a troublesome priest called Martin Luther. Luther's initial aim had been simply to reform the use of indulgences. There was to be no compromise and in 1521, in Wittenberg's St Mary's Church, the first Protestant communion was celebrated. There were other Protestants before Martin Luther, such as Peter Waldo, John Wycliffe, and John Huss, and the churches that grew from the teachings of these men. All three of these men lived before the time of Martin Luther.
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Comment from a CatholicNo religions "broke away" from the Catholic Church, they left the Catholic Church and formed their own religion. In other words, they left the only Church that was founded and guaranteed by Our Blessed Savior, formed by God, and led by the Holy Spirit, to form a religion totally unrelated to Christianity, but called it "Christianity", even though Our Blessed Lord was quite specific in their there would be only one fold and one Shepherd. By rejected the One Fold, and the One Shepherd, they are rejected Him - please read your Scriptures.Both the Anglicans and the Lutherans broke with the Catholics during the Protestant Revolt.
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Comment from a CatholicNo religions "broke away" from the Catholic Church, they left the Catholic Church and formed their own religion. In other words, they left the only Church that was founded and guaranteed by Our Blessed Savior, formed by God, and led by the Holy Spirit, to form a religion totally unrelated to Christianity, but called it "Christianity", even though Our Blessed Lord was quite specific in their there would be only one fold and one Shepherd. By rejected the One Fold, and the One Shepherd, they are rejected Him - please read your Scriptures.The meeting of church leaders in the 1500s that aimed to clearly define Catholic doctrines for the Catholic Reformation is known as the Council of Trent.
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Christianity was the main religion all over Europe, for many centuries. It still is.
From Martin Luther and Calvin's preaching came a new division of Christianity, the Protestants. This caused great divides across Europe, which was once strongly united under the Catholic Church. Now the Catholic Church was weak and more secular monarchs filled the power void
The Reformation significantly impacted Christianity by challenging the authority of the Roman Catholic Church and leading to the formation of Protestant denominations. It emphasized the importance of individual Bible reading and interpretation, rejected certain Catholic doctrines and practices, and advocated for a more direct relationship between believers and God. The Reformation also led to religious conflicts and divisions, shaping the way Christianity is practiced and understood to this day.
The Reformation of the 1500s was primarily led by individuals such as Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Ulrich Zwingli, who sought to reform the practices and beliefs of the Roman Catholic Church. These Reformers criticized the church's corruption, questioned its teachings, and called for a return to the principles of early Christianity. Their efforts ultimately led to the establishment of Protestantism as a distinct branch of Christianity.
The meeting of church leaders in the 1500s that aimed to clearly define Catholic doctrines for the Catholic Reformation is known as the Council of Trent.
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In the 1500s, the majority of people belonged to the Catholic branch of Christianity in Europe. This was a time when the Catholic Church held significant power and influence over religious practices and beliefs in many parts of the world.
Christianity was the main religion all over Europe, for many centuries. It still is.
Corrupted by PowerThe Roman catholic church was the most powerful church in the whole of Europe at that point lol
From Martin Luther and Calvin's preaching came a new division of Christianity, the Protestants. This caused great divides across Europe, which was once strongly united under the Catholic Church. Now the Catholic Church was weak and more secular monarchs filled the power void
King Henry VIII broke with the Catholic Church to create the Church of England because of the different views on divorce.
The Roman Catholic Church was the only Christian Church pre 1500's.
Religious issues ,because they challenged the catholic Church and the Pope.
There were probably a few but the biggest one was when Martin Luther and his followers separated from the Catholic Church in the 1500s