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Answer from a CatholicI would assume that whoever is asking the question is looking for "cause of the protestant revolt", but they are probably wrong. That is what most protestants *think* was what the protestant revolt was about in Germany, but it is only an excuse the recent research has shown to be false. Many of M. Luther's 95 Theses concerned indulgences, but nearly everyone of them that does shows a remarkable misunderstanding of what indulgences are and how they are used. That is even more true today as the misinformation has grown larger, not decreased.
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Is Christian teaching or indulgences more important?
To the medieval Church, Christian teaching was important as a way to learn what may be needed for faith and salvation, ensuring entry to heaven. Indulgences were also important, as purchase of sufficient indulgences forgave sins and also ensured entry to heaven. So, both were important. Protestants rejected the doctrine of indulgences and say that Christian teaching is important. The Catholic Church has retained the doctrine of indulgences, but they are rarely used and no longer considered important.
What has the author Francis Edward Hagedorn written?
Francis Edward Hagedorn has written: 'General legislation on indulgences' -- subject(s): Catholic Church, History, Indulgences, Indulgences (Canon law)
What document freed the Catholics of punishment for sins?
No document ever freed Catholics of punishment for sins. You are probably thinking of indulgences. Indulgences themselves are based on the spiritual disciplines of fasting, prayer, and almsgiving. These spiritual disciplines along with confession, good intentions, and prayer for the Holy Father are what are required to gain a plenary indulgence. At some periods in history, there have been incidences of unscrupulous people forging documents declaring indulgences, perhaps this is what you are thinking of. Currently all Indulgences are contained in the Enchiridion of Indulgences or (in English) known as the Manual of Indulgences or Handbook of Indulgences. (see below).
What is the name for pardons from the pope?
They are not pardons. They are called indulgences and they can be earned by pious acts and will shorten or eliminate time in Purgatory.
Who was the Catholic pope that sold indulgences?
Pope Leo X was accused by Martin Luther of selling indulgences or allowing the sale of indulgences.
Are there sells of indulgences today and how come the church doesn't teach its history to its followers?
Roman Catholic AnswerThe selling of indulgences was an abuse by certain individuals in the sixteenth century. It has been corrected, oh, about four centuries ago, and is forbidden. The second part of this question is similar to "when did you stop beating your wife?": it assumes that the Church doesn't teach history, wherever did you get such an idea?
Who gave permission to start indulgences?
in history, it was the pope, trying to raise money for the building of a church. However, quite a lot of the money was spent on himself
Were there pre paid indulgences for future sins and is this still practiced?
Indulgences are not forgiveness for future sins. They are a lessening of punishment in Purgatory for sins already forgiven. Indulgences are gained by certain spiritual and corporal works of devotion but paying for indulgences ended with the Council of Trent.
Were there pre-paid indulgences for future sins and is this still practiced?
Indulgences are not forgiveness for future sins. They are a lessening of punishment in Purgatory for sins already forgiven. Indulgences are gained by certain spiritual and corporal works of devotion but paying for indulgences ended with the Council of Trent.
Who was the monk that was selling indulgences in the holy roman empire?
There were many clerics of all ranks selling indulgences.
What was the practice that Luther protested the practice of selling indulgences?
Luther protested the practice of selling indulgences. what was that practice?
What was that practice Luther protested the practice of selling indulgences?
Luther protested the practice of selling indulgences. what was that practice?
