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    The Necessity of the Catholic Church in the Medieval Times The Medieval Church was popular in the Middle Ages. People’s entire lives revolved around it. The Middle Ages was a period in European history lasting from the 5th century to the 15th century. The Catholic Church played a more significant role in that period of time‚ than modern times. In medieval times‚ the Church dominated everybody’s life. All medieval people‚ from village peasants to towns people‚ believed that God‚ Heaven‚ and Hell

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    Can the Use of Torture be Justified? This report aims to‚ in the first instance‚ define torture. It then examines the history of torture and looks at international law that relates to torture.   The main part of the study analyses ethical theories in relation to torture and uses these ethical viewpoints to examine whether or not torture can be justified in any circumstances.  In addition‚ the Algerian War and the Iraq War will be used as case studies to further discuss the ethical issues surrounding

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    The Medieval and Renaissance periods represent two distinct cultures and worldviews. Unlike the Middle-Ages‚ several Renaissance scientists desired to learn about the earth apart from the idea of a Divine Creator‚ and philosophers brought in humanistic thinking. Religion also varied greatly between these two eras. Reformation brought about turmoil during the Renaissance as opposed to the monastic life of the medieval period. One of the less obvious of these changes was that of music. In comparing

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    you had absolutely every article of clothing to choose from in your closet‚ tailored especially to fit you? Probably not a 45-inch tall hennin or a coat trimmed with 2‚790 ermine pelts‚ which was exactly what wealthy medieval nobles saw as “fashionable.” The extravagance of the medieval European nobles made an everlasting impact on history‚ and their fashion evolved over the course of time. Although most of their clothing were wearable year-round‚ wealthy nobles had differently fashioned and fabricated

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    Religion in the Medieval times The main religion in the medieval times was the Christianity‚ in the form of the Roman Catholic church. It was also the only religion in Medieval Europe. The head of the Roman Catholic church is the Pope. In the medieval times the Church leaders‚ such as the Bishops and Archbishops sat at the king’s council and played important roles in the government. The priests however‚ tended to the sick in the villages and if he were able to‚ taught Latin and bible to youth.

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    Medieval Weddings and Customs By Kelly Bell When we think about marriage today‚ we think about two people who are in love and want to spend the rest of their lives together. It is considered a serious commitment and not taken lightly for most people. You wouldn’t likely marry a stranger you had just met but in medieval times marriage was quite different. Women didn’t have a choice as to who they would marry and most of the time they didn’t even know the man before they were married. Despite

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    society’s values and unique characteristics that are simply astonishing. Medieval cathedrals were the product of more than a 1000 years of both religion and architectural evolution. Medieval cathedrals played a major role in Christian heritage‚ the gothic and architecture. The medieval period‚ with its boundless faith and energetic spirit‚ found an ultimate expression in the cathedral Christianity plays a massive role in medieval cathedrals. Building the cathedrals requires hard work and motivation

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    A medieval castle would not only provide the necessities and luxuries of life but‚ would also be a killing field. A successful medieval castle would include a location suitable for the Lord and townspeople‚ layers of defense from attackers‚ resources and facilities for building and maintenance of a town and community and‚ amenities that made life easier and more fulfilling. A good location was needed to help protect and provide for the townspeople. High ground was a great place to build a castle

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    Medieval and Renaissance Period During the Middle Ages musicians only worked for courts‚ towns‚ and churches. With that churches and cathedrals seemed to be the center of the musical lifestyle and education. Unlike today women were not permitted to sing in church‚ but they could make music in monasteries‚ where they also received musical training. Music in the society of the medieval ages instrumental music was less important than vocal music. The mood and emotional expression of the middle ages

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    Cited: Page Carr‚ Karen. "Medieval Cathedrals - History for Kids." Kidipe - History for Kids. N.p.‚ n.d. Web. 6 Jan 2011. . "Cathedrals : : The Middle Ages." The Middle Ages.net. N.p.‚ n.d. Web. 6 Jan 2011. . "Medieval Gothic Cathedrals." Medieval Spell. N.p.‚ n.d. Web. 6 Jan 2011. . Trueman‚ Chris. "Medieval Cathedrals." History Learning Site. N.p.‚ n.d. Web. 6 Jan 2011. .

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