Negative Effects Of The Renaissance
The Renaissance was a significant change in Europe, and was an awakening and enlightening from the dark ages. The Western part of the world was undergoing a change that brought back a fascination and drive for learning, as well as a spark in the art community. Multiple countries and civilizations experienced prominent developments in their intellectual and artistic fields during this transformation period. Beginning in the 14th century and lasting until the 16th, the Renaissance brought both positive and negative effects to the people living during that time. The Renaissance benefited Western Europe in various ways. Without the Renaissance, the Reformation Movement would not have ensued. Without the metaphorical ‘tools’ of development presented
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In contrast to the enlightened mindset of individual thought and self-studied religion, the Renaissance’s overstated emphases on secularism had a damaging effect on the Roman Church. From a political standpoint, the Church was led astray by the surrounding secular influences, and became worldly and immoral. Simultaneously, humanists of the day were enticed to adapt to the evils of the classical world. Although they were trying to imitate its highlights, its immorality and lack of virtuousness was embraced instead. A third negative effect of the Renaissance was the sinful act of idolatry that took place by the humanists. Some humanists, upon studying classical ideas, were lead to worship the Greek and Roman gods instead of Christianity’s God. Continuing, in an ordinary circumstance, an advancement in educational opportunities and material would be a positive aspect, not a negative one. In this case, however, a negative effect is present, due to the fact that some society members believed that stupidity was an evil trait. No man can solve his problems on his own, certainly not his spiritual issues, but some people thought that they could resolve their issues through education, and without God’s help. Finally, among the long list of negative effects brought on by the Renaissance, a last example of negativity is the aspect of humanism that believed and insisted the validity of the exaggeration of man’s capabilities and moral
In contrast to the enlightened mindset of individual thought and self-studied religion, the Renaissance’s overstated emphases on secularism had a damaging effect on the Roman Church. From a political standpoint, the Church was led astray by the surrounding secular influences, and became worldly and immoral. Simultaneously, humanists of the day were enticed to adapt to the evils of the classical world. Although they were trying to imitate its highlights, its immorality and lack of virtuousness was embraced instead. A third negative effect of the Renaissance was the sinful act of idolatry that took place by the humanists. Some humanists, upon studying classical ideas, were lead to worship the Greek and Roman gods instead of Christianity’s God. Continuing, in an ordinary circumstance, an advancement in educational opportunities and material would be a positive aspect, not a negative one. In this case, however, a negative effect is present, due to the fact that some society members believed that stupidity was an evil trait. No man can solve his problems on his own, certainly not his spiritual issues, but some people thought that they could resolve their issues through education, and without God’s help. Finally, among the long list of negative effects brought on by the Renaissance, a last example of negativity is the aspect of humanism that believed and insisted the validity of the exaggeration of man’s capabilities and moral