How did religion influence the development of Western Europe?

Answer 1

From the time of the Roman Empire first century AD Catholicism was the chief religion until 1450's. Soon, Martin Luther introduced his 95 thesis' and Protestantism started gaining ground. Now, most of Europe has turned to secular humanism and other various orders of spiritualism.

Answer 2

Christianity tamed some fairly grisly people into civil and humane people. The institutions of Christianity also provided primary and formal education for the populous. The Catholics did an excellent job of serving people with medical care, agricultural help, showed them techniques of building and gave them love and acceptance. Protestants did that too but not on the scale the Catholics did. Armed Forces benefited by having Chaplains. There is so much more to the story. There are great books in the Library about church history (HIS STORY).

Answer 3

Catholicism (80-90% of the population) in France, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Ireland and Portugal, and Protestantism in UK and Netherlands and Austria. They are also some mixed countries, like Germany and Switzerland.

Answer 4

At one point, education and culture were nearly wiped out in Europe but the Church perpetuated history, culture, literacy, etc.

Answer 5

The largest religion is Christianity (which breaks down even further to Catholicism & Protestantism)

Answer 6

That Western European countries all embrace Christianity, and therefore brings them closer.