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Why did people support Henry Vlll from breaking away from the Catholic Church?
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∙ 12y ago
There were people throughout Europe who were beginning to question some of the abuses of power and wealth in the Roman Catholic Church, and there were important thinkers like Martin Luther who were also questioning the theology and religious practices of Rome. There were many in England who opposed the reforms that Henry started to bring into the church in England, many of whom paid with their lives.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 12y agoThey had little choice. All subjects were required to take a Loyalty Oath to King Henry VIII after his split with the Catholic Church. Those who refused were subject to arrest and execution.
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Why did ROMAN people turn to the Catholic Church for support?
Because for many centuries, the Church was the only functioning government in Rome.
Why do Catholics pretend that the Catholic Church especially at the highest level didn't support Hitler?
.Catholic AnswerCatholics do not "pretend" that the Church didn't support Hitler, they know that the Church didn't support Hitler. All of the proof is that Pope Pius XII did everything in his power to support and protect the Jews, Catholics, gypsies, and everybody else that Hitler was trying to exterminate. He ordered the Bishops to do everything possible, he opened convents and monasteries to hide people. The top Rabbi in the synagogue in Rome was so overwhelmed by the love and support that the Holy Father that he converted to the Catholic Church. The leaders in Israel all issued statements thanking the Holy Father and the Catholic Church for all that it had done. The only people who believe that the Catholic Church supported Hitler are the know-nothings in the present day press corps that are willing to repeat any vile unsubstantiated rumor against the Catholic Church, and the people who listen to them. Look at history, not the local entertainment news.
When did people start breaking away from catholic church?
From the very beginning. The first heretical sects begin very early on in the history of the Church, and the Church Fathers have many writings which address the contemporary heresies.
Why would people think the break with the Roman Catholic Church would be good?
There is no "Roman" Catholic Church, the Roman was added as a slur against the Catholic Church in England after the protestant revolt. Why anyone would think breaking with the Church would be a good thing is a very puzzling matter, most of them were so enamored of their personal sin that they made up a Church that accepted them as they were, so that they didn't have to change their behavior as the Christian Church as always preached.
Why is the Catholic Church open to everyone from around the world?
The Catholic Church's mission is to spread its teachings and welcome all people to share in its beliefs and practices. It seeks to build a community of believers regardless of nationality, ethnicity, or background, in line with its principles of inclusivity and outreach.
How is the church manifested to the world?
The Church is manifested to the world by its teachings and people coming to Church.
Why do you think people who left the Catholic Church called themselves Protestants?
The people were protesting some corrupt practices in the Catholic Church.
What were the roles of the Europe Catholic Church?
There is no "Europe Catholic Church", there is the world-wide Catholic Church in Europe and everywhere else in the world, and its role is the same everywhere, to bring Christ to people and people to Christ and salvation.
What is the work of the Catholic Church?
Roman Catholic AnswerThe Catholic Church is the Mystical Body of Christ, and His Bride. As such, It's work is to bring Our Blessed Lord to people and people to God.
What is a lay person in the Catholic church?
'Lay people' is a term reffered to the common man by the church. Where there are priests and nuns and the people who attend the ceremony is termed as lay people.
What is the old Catholic Church and the Catholic Church?
The Old Catholic Church is a group of people who left the Catholic Church after the First Vatican Council. They, as indicated in the answer below, are no longer Catholic as they are not under the Holy Father. 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..AnswerOnce you split from the leadership of the pope, you cease to be Catholic. Members of the Old Catholic Church are Catholic in name only.
Is the Catholic Church called the true church by some people?
Yes it is.
