Question

In what ways has the religious reform movement helped the renaissance in Europe? write 1 paragraph
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Answer 1

The Reformation was in Europe of the 16th century a major "Western Christian movement" that confronted the Catholic Church and, more importantly, papal authority, with a theological and political threat, arising from what the Catholic Church saw as faults, abuses and contradictions. The Reformation was the beginning of Protestantism and the separation from the Roman Catholic Church of Protestantism.

Explanation:

• The European Renaissance was a period of tremendous creative and social transition. It represented a break with the values of the Church in the mediaeval era. A crucial factor in the gradual increase in democratic ideas was the confidence of the Renaissance people in their integrity. In addition , the effect was enormous with the introduction of  the mobile printing press.
• In Northern and Western Europe, the Roman Catholic Church had come by the 10th century to dominate religious life. The Church had, however, not achieved widespread acceptance. Several people had opposed their activities over the years. They believed that the leaders of the Church were too involved in worldly pursuits such as "wealth & political influence". While during the Middle Ages the Church implemented some reforms, there had also been criticisms.
• By 1500, the Church was weakened by further powers. The focus is focused on the secular authority of the Church and the person one questioned. These secular beliefs were transmitted by the printing press. Moreover, some representatives had started to doubt the political influence of the Church. It was impossible for the "Papal or the Emperor" to enforce central authority in Germany, that was split into several competing states. Lastly, northern traders resented paying Rome church taxes. A new movement for religious reform started in Germany, inspired by these political, social & economic powers. It then swept much of Europe.
• The Catholic Church Critics of the Church argued that their leader was corrupt. During the Renaissance, the Popes spent extravagant time sponsoring the arts, investing in personal enjoyment and fighting wars. For example, Pope Alexander VI admitted that a few children had been born. Several papal followers were too busy to have much time for their spiritual activities. The lower clergy have had difficulties. Several priests & monks were  poorly educated that they could barely read or  teach. Some broke up  their priestly vows through marriage and some drank to excess or gambled.
• Influenced by reformers, people demanded higher standards of behaviour from priests and church leaders. Early Calls for Reformation called for the reform of the Church in the late 1300ies and the early 1400s. They opposed the right of the Pope to universal authority. They also taught the Bible to have greater influence than the representatives of the Church.   Furthermore, many Europeans read religious works and developed their own views on the Church. By the early 1500s, the European environment was primed for change.
• A subset of Christianity is Protestantism. The Reformation led to the revolt of the 16th century in Europe against the Catholic Church's values and practises. The Anglican Church was close to that of the Catholic Church in several teachings and rituals, under the influence of King Elizabeth I, though Protestant. Meanwhile in other parts of Europe other types of Protestantism evolved. The Reformation had a lasting effect. The Reformation has set the stage for the modern world through its religious, social and political consequences. It also brought to an end Europe's Christian unity and ethnic fragmentation.

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