The Church never did. "Pardoners"who often were not even priests did, along with a few bad priests, such as the Dominican monk named Johann Tetzel. Tetzel is reported to have been the inspiration for Martin Luther's 95 Thesis.
The sale of a Spiritual thing is known as Simony, after Simon from The Bible. See the related link. Find out more about the sin of simony in the related link.
To have sold a indulgence is a unspeakably grave mortal sin, one of the worst spiritual sins one could ever commit, and the Church never has this acknowledged this as an acceptable practice.
It's a classic mistake (or rather a Protestant myth) of assuming corruption within theCchurch, was corruption of the Church.
Learning and the arts flourished during the renaissance because of trade and communication. It was easier and since there was good trade, there was a better economy which helped the people of the renaissance flourish and become more wealthy.
it shifted from purly religious art to more inlightened art such as greek and roman myths and more personal paintings
Italian is made in Italy and also looks more realistic with human features, real sexuality stuff that Northern Renaissance doesn't have. == ==
The difference between the two is a common misconception, early renaissance is more of an older looking type of painting with less colour and more of a pastel type of affect. High renaissance is more of a modern type, but clearly not too much different, just more colour and meaning.
The most famous design in Rome by the architect who introduced the High Renaissance style to the city is St. Peter's Basilica. Designed primarily by Donato Bramante, who later influenced the work of Michelangelo and others, the basilica features a grand dome and a harmonious layout that epitomizes Renaissance ideals. Its construction marked a significant moment in architectural history, showcasing the transition to more monumental and expressive designs. St. Peter's Basilica remains a symbol of both the Catholic Church and Renaissance artistry.
they were more keen to take risks during the renaissance because the renaissance is an epoque in history when more people could afford an education and therefore people belived less in the church and started to question the church.
Some of the main causes of the Reformation during the Renaissance period were corruption within the Catholic Church, particularly the selling of indulgences, questioning of traditional beliefs due to the rise of humanism and the printing press making information more accessible, and political disputes between different rulers and the papacy. These factors led to the emergence of reformers like Martin Luther challenging the authority of the Catholic Church and advocating for change.
The clergy members had better education, church services were more attractive, and Catholicism spread throughout the world
Corruption, the selling of indulgences, and need more righteousness in the members.
Sale of indulgences Church straying from original purpose Corruption in church heirchy Bible in vernacular, not just latin
Northern Renaissance humanists focused on more religious ideas, compared to the Italian Renaissance's secular focus. The Northern Renaissance was more concerned with church reform and returning to the ways of the early Christian Church.
The church was all for the gold stolen from the new world that was the spark of the renaissance. Gimme, gimme, gimme shouted the priests, more gold, more gold.
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.
St. Thomas More
Martin Luther mostly criticized the Catholic Church on the teaching about indulgences, to start with. Although most of his criticism was unjust and showed more his lack of knowledge than any problem with indulgences. However, he posted his criticisms in the 95 Theses, which you may read at the link below:
the renaissance was more of a revolution there were more scientific discoveries and it was time of great knowledge mainly during the medieval times it was more of "kings and queens serfdom during the renaissance they were eliminating serfdom"
Martin Luther was a German theologian and Augustinian monk who openly questioned the teachings of the Roman Catholic church, in particular, the nature of penance, the authority of the pope and the usefulness of indulgences. The Reformation of the church began on 31 October 1517, with Luther's act of posting his Ninety-Five Theses, more fully known as the "Disputation of Doctor Martin Luther on the Power and Efficacy of Indulgences", on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany. The document contained an attack on papal abuses and the sale of indulgences by church officials.