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What was the money given to secure a place in heaven called in the early days of the Catholic Church?
The first, is the practice of indulgences, which is still done. An indulgence is the remssion of the temporal punishment due to a PREVIOUSLY FORGIVEN SIN and therefore has nothing to do with securing a place in heaven. In the 15-16th century there was a particular indulgence which involved almsgiving to help rebuild St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. There was *never* any "buying" of an indulgence, but some of the more ignorant may have told such a story - and did.
The second is simony, which is mentioned in the New Testament when Simon Magus tries to buy from the apostles the imposition of hands and the gifts of the Holy Spirit (Acts 8:18), is the giving of money for holy things. Simon is rebuked by st. Peter and repents. It is, and has always been, a dreadful sin. Now, many people were guilty of simony in their misuse of the aforementioned indulgences, and did in truth sell them. This was not, however, the practice of the Catholic Church, which condemned it, but rather the abuse of particular unscrupulous individuals.
Most of these malicious fables were concocted in the last two centuries; the most famous and enduring by a man called Loraine Boettner, whose book, Roman Catholicism is still in print, and is used by many professional anti-Catholics. This book is so ludicrous, spiteful and full of bad scholarship that it is a wonder that it is still printed. It is a "fat book ... full of juicy tidbits. Its 466 pages are packed with countless accusations against Catholics and their religion. It was meant to be the definitive anti-Catholic work". Unfortunately, it is nothing but unsubstantiated hate-mongering.
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Did Rizal retract his admonition to the Catholic church?
Yes, Jose Rizal retracted his "Adios, Patria Adorada" poem due to pressure from the Catholic church. He did this to secure a Catholic burial and protect his family from further persecution.
Why does the Catholic Church discriminate against people who are non-Catholic?
The Catholic Church does not discriminate against non-Catholics. However, there is still much intolerance of Catholics by non-Catholics throughout the world as evidenced by this question. I have been a Catholic all my 67 years and have never heard a single word from a member of the Catholic clergy against non-Catholics. Catholics are secure in their faith and feel no need to criticize others who are not secure in their own beliefs. However, today, alone, I have read at least 20 new questions in this category that all have an anti-Catholic tone.
How did Napoleon secure the Catholic Church's support?
Through the Concordat of 1801: the Concordat of 1801 is a reflection of an agreement between Napoleon Bonaparte and Pope Pius VII that reaffirmed the Roman Catholic Church as the majority church of France and restored some of its civil status. While the Concordat restored some ties to the papacy, it was largely in favor of the state; the balance of church-state relations had tilted firmly in Napoleon Bonaparte's favour. As a part of the Concordat, he presented another set of laws called the Organic Articles.
What caused the counter reformation?
Counter Reformation 16th-century reformation that arose largely in answer to the Protestant Reformation; sometimes called the Catholic Reformation. Although the Roman Catholic reformers shared the Protestants' revulsion at the corrupt conditions in the church, there was present none of the tradition breaking that characterized Protestantism. The Counter Reformation was led by conservative forces whose aim was both to reform the church and to secure the its traditions against the innovations of Protestant theology and against the more liberalizing effects of the Renaissance.
Why did Henry Vlll want parliament to dissolve England ties to the Catholic Church?
Henry VIII sought to dissolve England's ties to the Catholic Church primarily to secure an annulment of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon, which the Pope refused to grant. By breaking away from the Catholic Church and establishing the Church of England, he could assume greater control over religious matters and ensure his desired marriage to Anne Boleyn. Additionally, this move allowed him to seize church lands and wealth, strengthening his financial and political power. Ultimately, it was a significant step in the broader Protestant Reformation in England.
Why did Henry villi seize catholic church lands in England?
Henry VIII seized Catholic Church lands in England primarily to assert his authority and establish the English Reformation. His desire for an annulment from Catherine of Aragon, which the Pope refused, led him to break from the Catholic Church and create the Church of England. By appropriating church lands and wealth, he aimed to strengthen his own power, reduce papal influence, and secure financial resources for the crown. This move also garnered support from the rising Protestant sentiment and local nobility who benefited from the redistribution of land.
Can a man who is divorced and from the Baptist Church and is now a Catholic one day become a deacon?
Yes, because any marriage that is outside the Catholic Church, and not bound by the sacrament of Holy matrimony, is null and void. A cautionary note to the above: the Catholic Church recognizes marriages between baptized individuals as binding. If a Catholic attempts to contract marriage outside the Church then the marriage is null and void. However that applies only to a Catholic, since a Catholic is obliged by their religion to contract a sacramental marriage within the Church and ignorance of this duty is not an acceptable excuse. A baptist that marries another Protestant or even a Catholic - provided a dispensation has been acquired - is married in the eyes of the Church and cannot secure a divorce. The reason that baptized individuals who are non-Catholics are considered married is because marriage as a sacrament is administered by the baptized couple. The priest is only a witness. The validity of the sacrament as binding is secured without a priest in the case of non-baptized Catholics since they do not secure marriage this way out of maliciousness but out of ignorance., thus, validity is provided by the sacrament that they not live in sin as man and woman. Before the person can move to receive orders they must submit their marriage for scrutiny by the Church. If their marriage was valid, they cannot receive orders.
What caused the Counter-Reformation?
Counter Reformation 16th-century reformation that arose largely in answer to the Protestant Reformation; sometimes called the Catholic Reformation. Although the Roman Catholic reformers shared the Protestants' revulsion at the corrupt conditions in the church, there was present none of the tradition breaking that characterized Protestantism. The Counter Reformation was led by conservative forces whose aim was both to reform the church and to secure the its traditions against the innovations of Protestant theology and against the more liberalizing effects of the Renaissance.
Why did Henry VIII want to break from the catholic church?
The pope would not grant the annulment to his marriage to Katherine Of Aragon. He wanted to marry Anne Boleyn and have a son to secure the English throne, so he broke away from Rome in order to do so.
What was the act of settlement?
This is an act passed by parliament to secure the throne to those NOT catholic.
What was the act settlement?
This is an act passed by parliament to secure the throne to those NOT catholic.
What role does the Catholic Church play in world affairs today?
International political, economic, and social systems have been constantly changing and evolving over the course of history and the Catholic Church has asserted itself as a valid, prominent, and powerful actor in world politics as the Church uses its social teachings, moral authority, and non-violent techniques to inspire and influence people and governments to act. The Church also has a permanent seat at the UN which it uses to urge the spread of hope, peace, and God's love through actions that are non-violent and in accordance with her Doctrines. These principles of Catholic Social Doctrine are a secure guide for the world and set forth fundamental directions for actions which will enable all peoples to live in secure society where a human person can raise a family, earn a living, and worship freely. In a society where faith is receding it is more necessary for the Church to play a role in todays affairs. If she were not involved...where would we be?
