The Decline Of The Church - 1446 Words

Europe in the sixteenth century was dominated socially, politically and economically by the Catholic Church. As the church gained more power and wealth they began to stray from the book and its clergy became corrupt. The church began taking advantage of their follower’s faith for monetary gain. Some individuals were outraged and called for the church to reform. The most vocal person on this issue was Martin Luther. He attempted to convince the church to reorganize. When they did not, he began the Protestant Reformation. The conflict that occurred between the religions took a toll on the public who were already destitute due to economic recessions and population decline. As society tried to make sense of all the turmoil, they shifted the responsibility of it from the church onto the devil. The rise in the active hunting and persecution of witches was in direct response to the social, economical, and political turmoil during the Protestant Reformation. Leaders and clergy of the church were straying from the book. They began to focus their attention on more political and militant concerns. They were not meeting the religious needs of the people. The public was searching for salvation and religious meaning. The church attempted to accommodate the public’s need and their own need to raise funds. The church started using relics, which were bones, clothing and other material objects that belonged or related to the Saints. Along with these relics the church soldShow MoreRelatedDecline And Decline Of The Early Church Attendance2524 Words   |  11 PagesThe problem under examination is the decline in church attendance in America, and the impact of that decline on our society. The purpose of the research was to ascertain the factors that contribute to the decline in church attendance. The research methodology that was used was the qualitative method. 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