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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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    The Empire of Ancient Rome dominated the area surrounding it‚ becoming vast and powerful. The land of Italy‚ though‚ the home of Rome‚ contributed to the rising of Roman Civilization. Its land was bordered by vast mountains that separated them from European countries‚ the sea surrounded them‚ and the land itself was filled with vast resources that the Romans could use to their advantage. All throughout Italy‚ there are vast hills and mountain sources that protect the land. The greatest is on the

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    centenary the Roman Catholic Church was the ruling power in Europe. They had created an empire and controlled the land and the people. There was nothing more that people feared at this time than being excommunicated from the church. For this reason‚ people would not dare challenge the church as they feared going to hell. A man by the name of Martin Luther joined the Catholic church as he searched to find himself and save his soul. He quickly realized that the Catholic church was full of corruption

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    agreement exists between the Protestant and Roman Catholic church‚ several important differences remain‚ including scripture‚ justification‚ the sacraments‚ infallibility‚ purgatory‚ and Mary and the saints. In the following pages I will provide brief explanations‚ analyses‚ and insights based on three of these key doctrinal differences: scripture‚ infallibility‚ and justification. This is followed by a brief discussion of the key differences in Modern Catholic and Protestant worship as well as possible

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    did the Catholic Church respond to the Reformation?

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    not have had access to various resources but they are still to be thanked for technology such as the seed drill. It is very useful of the Sumerian people to be so innovative and creative despite their lack of resources. Also in chapter one‚ the civilization of Ancient Egypt is explored. In contrast with the Sumerians‚ the Egyptians did not have futile resources as their lands were renewed each year when the Nile River flooded. Although I was already aware that Alexander the Great ruled Egypt for quite

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    In 1517‚ the Roman Catholic Church’s world changed. An uprise began to reform the church. Heretic groups started protesting against Catholicism. The Catholic clergy was uneducated and the priests would not follow their own teachings. The Protestant Reformation was the break up of the Catholic Church. The reason the Protestant Reformation occurred was because of heresy and critics of the Roman Catholic Church. The heretics and critics of the church called the Catholics out on their wrongdoings and

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    Explain why the Catholic Church was weakened by renaissance popes in the years c1500 t0 1527? 16th century Europe was mainly under the control of the Catholic pope. The pope had authority over almost everything. However‚ renaissance Popes Alexander VI‚ Julius II and Leo X did not show good examples of Holy living. The Catholic Church was weakened by Pope Alexander VI (1492-1503)for different reasons‚ one way that he weakened the church was through the loss of popularity‚ this came from his sexual

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    Many believe that the primary source of contention between the Roman Catholic Church and Galileo was because of Galileo’s scientific views primarily on the subject of heliocentrism. The theory of heliocentrism declared that the earth rotated around the sun‚ a concept that opposed the age-long beliefs that the sun revolved around the earth and‚ i.e.‚ geocentrism (Drake). Geocentrism further declared that the earth was the center of the universe and all other heavenly bodies revolved around the globe

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    the end of the 18th century‚ the ideas of Romanticism pushed metaphysical teachings to have a greater concern with the thing-in-itself‚ pushing aside a previous concentration on the phenomenal world. Evoking new emotions and ideas‚ this period led Western scholars to expand upon the work of philosophes from the Age of Enlightenment. These reforms emerged through multiple mediums‚ anywhere from utilizing the Latin translation of the Upanishads by Anquetil-Duperron to adding new light to Kantianism.

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