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This question makes the assumption that there was no reform. Reform throughout the history of Christianity has been key in many movements. This reform generally aims to bring Christianity back to New Testament times, free from the middle ages innovations. For example, modern Western Evangelicalism sees themselves as a reform movement in line with the above. Protestantism that came out of the 'reformation' similarly shares such an aims.
Reformation also happens within the higher churches. Erasamus while remaining in the Roman Catholic Church attempted such, and this was probably the aims of the reformers that lead to Protestantism.
Many at different times may have refused reformation for a few reasons. They may have sincerly believed they were correct, or that the innovations of the 'Catholic' church were divinely inspired. They may have feared changed or even simply ignorant of the issues. Like all groups, Christians come from a variety of backgrounds.
As Constantine attempted to unite Europe, the power of his vision was when he created the "universal" church; a blending of the many religions of the region. The "earth mother" of one religious belief became the "virgin mother" of another. The annual spring festival became "Easter", a time of renewal and "eternal life".
As the corrupt dogma of the "universal church" allowed greedy, power-hungry religious leaders to sell "indulgences", giving the church money to buy more gold and pay for more outrageous building projects, and allowing evil people to deliberately sin. Many religious leaders found the practice reprehensible. That was one of the major early causes of the "reformation". Religious leaders who believed indulgences to be contrary to the will of God spoke out. Other religious leaders wanted the people to be able to read the bible for themselves. Even a King of England got into the reformation when he wanted to get a divorce.
Once the mystique of a perfect religion had been demystified, other religions joined in.
What else can I help you with?
Did the pilgrims want to reform the Church of England and start a new church in Virginia?
Yes they did. The Puritans didnt believe in catholics and didnt want to yet the pilgrims did,
Why did protestants want to reform the church?
They wanted individually and equality
Why did the protestants want to reform the catholic church in the 16th century?
They believed that the church rejected the bible
What are the origins of Eastern Orthodox Church?
The Christians of the Byzantine Empire did not want to recognize the pope in Rome as their leader, so in 1054 they agreed to divide from the Catholic Church and form their own branch of Christianity. This divide was called the great schism.
Why did the writers of the articles of confederation didnt want a president?
because they didnt want people taxing them on supplies
Did the pilgrims want to reform the Church of England and start a new church in Virginia?
Yes they did. The Puritans didnt believe in catholics and didnt want to yet the pilgrims did,
Why do christians want to marry in church?
Christians want to get married in a church because they want to feel the unity between God and themselves.
Why did protestants want to reform the church?
They wanted individually and equality
Why did the protestants want to reform the catholic church in the 16th century?
They believed that the church rejected the bible
Protestant reliogion looked to reform the catholic church?
Yes, Martin Luthern didn't want there to be another Church. He just wanted the church to change their ways.
Why did Christianity branch out?
it didnt want to but different people with different ideas tore the church apart
What are the differences between a church goer and a Christian?
Church goers are usually strong believers in the lord, they are regular at church and want to learn more from the word of god, but christians go only for Christmas or Easter service, they arecalled seasonal christians.
What do catholis do?
Catholics, Are Christians, The catholic Church is the oldest Christian church all other christian churches split from the catholic church.. They do the same thing all other Christians do. If you want a long answer, either look it up or ask, a catholic
How can I influence my friends to becoming Christians?
You can't really they can be what ever they want but if they want to ask them to church or ask them to do a christian holiday.
Why did protestants want reform the christian roman catholic church?
Because the Catholic Church has a history of Corruption, and I guess it's part of that "Oh my religion is better"
Johnny Scared during the fire in the church?
he didnt want the kids to die in the fire cuz it was his fault
Did Martin Luther want to leave the Catholic Church?
He evidently did. When given the opportunity to recant his diatribe and work within the Catholic Church to reform it, he decided to go his own way and was excommunicated. That should have been little surprise to him.
