The Modern Age in Europe (B) Reformation

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The Reformation was a group of religious movements of the sixteenth century against the drawbacks of the Church and the objectionable practices of the clergymen. It led to a split in the Christian Chu…

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Roman Catholics were Christians who remained loyal to the Pope at Rome. Protestants were Christians who broke away from the Church at Rome.

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Dissatisfaction grew because many people opposed Church practices such as heavy Church taxes, indulgences, simony, and the luxurious lives of some clergymen. These practices made the Church seem corru…

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A tithe was one-tenth of a person's income given to the Church. Peter's Pence was an extra sum collected by the clergy from the people in addition to the tithe.

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Indulgences were pardon certificates or letters that remitted the punishment of sinners. People bought them to reduce penance for sins, both in this life and after death.

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Simony was the practice of selling Church offices to the highest bidder. It showed how money was being used to gain power in the Church.

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Pope Leo X wanted to build St. Peter's Church. To raise money, he issued pardon certificates called indulgences to those who gave money for the Church.

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Desiderius Erasmus was a Dutch philosopher and humanist. He exposed Church corruption in his book In Praise of Folly and encouraged people to think critically about the Church.