Religious Evolution Author(s): Robert N. Bellah Source: American Sociological Review‚ Vol. 29‚ No. 3 (Jun.‚ 1964)‚ pp. 358-374 Published by: American Sociological Association Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/2091480 . Accessed: 22/08/2011 01:52 Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of Use‚ available at . http://www.jstor.org/page/info/about/policies/terms.jsp JSTOR is a not-for-profit service that helps scholars‚ researchers‚ and students
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During and following the Protestant Reformation‚ an innumerable measure of dignitaries lost‚ as well as gained a great deal due to the Reformation. Dignitaries or authority figures during this time period consisted of highly ranked members of the Church and Government. As a result of this 16th century movement‚ both were affected negatively and positively. The authority figure that lost the most was the Pope. It was established that the Bible held more authority than the Church in the 1400’s by
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Protestant Reformation Prior to the sixteenth century‚ Catholicism dominated social‚ political‚ and religious life in many parts of Europe. During this pre-Renaissance period known as the Dark Ages‚ Christians were united under Catholicism and discouraged from questioning their religious authority. In the movement known as the Reformation‚ protestors voiced their criticisms of the Catholic Church and separated into newly founded denominations of Christianity. By the 1500s‚ the Roman Catholic Church’s
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The Counter Reformation arose largely in answer to the Protestant Reformation. The Counter Reformation started in the 1540s as a reaction to Protestantism and progressed simultaneously with the Catholic Reformation. These two reformations were aimed at reforming the Catholic Church. Conservative forces whose aim was both to reform the church and to secure its traditions led the Counter Reformation. Moreover‚ the Counter Reformation lasted several years with several key phases. The success that
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Reformation Webquest: Section 1: Life of Martin Luther 1. Fill out the graphic organizer using http://www.luther.de/en/moench.html Life of Martin Luther After visiting his parents‚ he was caught in a terrible thunderstorm. During the storm lightning struck near him‚ and he was thrown to the ground. At this moment he called to Saint Anne‚ and declared: “I will become a monk.” Why did he decide to become a Monk? When did he decide to become a Monk? During a terrible storm. When
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Germany criticized many of the attributes of the Catholic Church and compiled a list of reasons why he believed Catholicism was entirely flawed. This document was called the 95 Theses and lead to a movement called the Protestant Reformation which ended the unity imposed by medieval Christianity and signaled the beginning of a modern era. Luther’s propositions challenged some portions of Roman Catholic doctrine and a number of specific practices. He argued that the bible not the pope‚ was the central
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1) Why was the Protestant Reformation significant? The Protestant Reformation separated Europe and it affected the power of the church‚ monarchs‚ and individual states. Because the Reformation lowered the authority of the church‚ the monarchs and independent states took advantage and seized more power. Many people started asking about their place in society‚ for it was tied into politics and religion. Hence they demanded more of democracy. The base was laid for the future without taking notice
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A Difference in Opinion At the time of the Reformation‚ the Catholic Church was the main and universal church of England and differed in belief and doctrine from the new Protestant churches that arose on account of Martin Luther and his criticism of The Church. At that time‚ the Catholic Church was the center of everybody’s daily lives and they made known their authority through the teachings of the clergy and the selling of indulgences‚ which was paying money for the pardon of sins. In 1517‚ Martin
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REFORMATION DINNER PARTY Scenario: You are hosting a dinner party and have invited only the main characters in the Protestant and Catholic Reformations. One of the most integral parts in planning a successful dinner party is the seating arrangement. A successful seating arrangement facilitates lively discussion and creates a comfortable‚ relaxed environment. Your task is to decide the seating chart for your dinner party. You must include all ten of the characters below. 1. Leo X 5. Martin Luther
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I feel that both the Protestant Reformation and the Scientific Revolution have had an equal influence on the religious nature of Europe in 1500 to 1800. But I also am convinced that the Scientific Revolution had a longer lasting influence in Europe. The Reformation destroyed the unity of faith and religious organization of the Christian peoples of Europe‚ cut many millions off from the true Catholic Church‚ and robbed them of the greatest portion of the valuable means for the cultivation and maintenance
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