reformation
The Reformation in Europe led to a new social and political way of life and helped to further propel European society into the modern age. It was yet another movement that began to alter people's perception of the Roman Catholic Church. The Reformation was a more religious movement in its nature then the Renaissance had been. Although the Reformation had its beginning roots buried deep within the twelfth through the fourteenth centuries, it did not hit society full blast until the sixteenth century with the movements of outspoken reformers such as, Martin Luther, Ulrich Zwingli, and John Calvin. The Reformation was a movement that called for a complete revamp of the Roman Catholic Church. However, in actuality, it not only revamped the existing church, but also split Christianity into separate distinct groups that had their base in Christian faith but differed in their views on the many ways faith was proclaimed. The reformation had cost Europeans their sense of themselves as part of a universal church, but it confirmed the importance of Christianity. To begin, Martin Luther, a German Monk, recognized and vocalized the opinions many people had on the papacy's abuse of power. Religion had strayed from the spiritual and pro
On the other side of the coin, the Reformation helped the monarchies, especially in England, to relieve itself of the pressures of the Roman Catholic Church. In England, under King Henry VIII, not wanting any intervention in English affairs took the Reformation under his wing. He did not really agree with Protestantism but saw it as a means to an end for his benefit. As time progressed more and more people joined the reformers and further divided Europe. In general the northern countries were to become mainly Protestant, while the south remained mainly Catholic. Common people perceived the Reformation as a means to gain social empowerment, empowerment not only spiritually, but secularly as well. Peasants began to revolt and the peasants War of 1524 was a direct response to Luther's urging of democratic reform and a reaction to an unbalanced social system. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Reformation marked a time in history that helped to shape our present society. It was through the efforts of the few that the many can enjoy a more opportunistic and life of free choice. To reflect back and think of a single Roman Catholic Church, with its fingers on all aspects of society and spiritual choice is absurd. The Reformers risks and chances th
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