Why does the Reformation matter now? Discuss political life, economic life, family life, towns and villages, and religious tolerance. What was the impact the Reformation had in relation to modern times and these issues?
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The Reformation was a time in history when the powers of the Church were questioned and people were taught about the importance of the individual. The Reformation encouraged people to make their own choices in life as an individual, like people today. As a result of this religious movement, new religions were created such as Protestantism. In the textbook, it stated, “By challenging the authority of monarchs and popes, the Reformation indirectly contributed to the growth of democracy.” (McDougal Littell, Pg.16) This impact was significant because it allowed the growth of political freedom that still exists in our day.
The start of the Reformation was when Martin Luther posted the 95 Thesis on the church’s door.
Political life
When Martin Luther posted the 95 Thesis, it made other people think differently than what the Catholic Church told them to think, and these people eventually challenged the power of the church. In later years, kings, queens, nobilities, and the Catholic Church were no longer in power of the people. “The Reformation and the other changes that swept Europe during and after the Middle Ages greatly influenced the shaping of the modern world. By challenging the authority of monarchs and popes, the Reformation indirectly contributed to the growth of democracy.” (McDougal Little 16) Lutherans and other forming religious groups saw the light, and started challenging the church. In today’s society, some strong, powerful nations, such as America, have the separation of the church and government. They do not want a relapse of what happened in the past.
Economic Life, Family Life, Towns and Villages
The coming of different religions began to change the economic life, and made it better for people. People began to read and interpret the Bible on their own, and they understood it much better than when the church told them. Today, we have political freedom which leads to better economic life, better quality of life, and better town life. If a town or city has more money, they can do more things to help improve the town or city such as: plumbing, town activities, electricity, and cleaner water. All this can lead to a better family life.
Religious Tolerance
As new religions started emerging and settling, people became more tolerant to them. Even though they did not accept the religion, they respected that others believed it. “Also, by calling on believers to read and interpret the bible for themselves, it introduced individuals to reading and exposed them to more than just religious ideas.” (McDougal Littell 16) This is pretty much the same today. The rise of new religions eventually gave way to people learning how to tolerate other religions, and respect them.
Why does the Reformation matter now? If Martin Luther never posted the 95 thesis, if the people didn’t start to challenge the authority of the church, what would today be like? If the people didn’t challenge the church, start new religions, and discover the Bible for themselves, we might still be under the control of the Catholic Church.
Reformation needs to happen now and peole all over the world are fighting for reformation. Today is a time of religious freedom but we need to have our eyes on God. Many people don't and that is what will destroy us. Politically the government in our countries are destroying us, they are ruining our economy with the greed they were doing by the nobles and the kings in the days of the Reformation.
The Reformation laid the groundwork for the great division in the Church we see today. After the split from the Catholic Church, numerous other religions also split off from the Church. When Martic Luther posted the 95 Thesis, he didn't correct the errs in the Church's practices (not the teachings!), but he completely separated from the Catholic Church. Furthermore, he called for individuals to interpret the Bible as they saw fitting. The problem with that was that there were as many interpretations as there were people, and, obviousely, all of them couldn't be correct. So while this personal interpretation, in one aspect, contributed to personal religious choices that the we see today, it also contributed to a more secular society, as people could "interpret" the Bible to suit their needs. Finally, the Reformation promped the Catholic Church to correct some practices, including forbidding the selling of indulgences, at the Council of Trent. What I don't see is how individuals interpreting the Bible has led to political freedom. Again, individuals would find their own interpretation of the Bible, obviousely understandable to them, if it was the correct interpretation or not. Overall, the Reformation, from the view that individuals make their own religious choices (freedom of religion), has contributed to our Constitution. However, Luther's separation from the Church has led to further religious separations and ruined the religious unity of the West.
On October 31,1517 Luther posted his 95 Theses on the door of the castle church in Wittenberg and invited other scholars to debate him. Someone copied Luther's words and took them to a printer. Quickly, Luther's name became known all over Germany. His actions began the Reformation, a movement for religious reform. It mattered because it ultimately led to the founding of Christian Churches. The churches did not accept the pope's authority. Luther went far beyond criticizing indulgences. He wanted a full reform of the church. His teachings rested on three main ideas: -People could win salvation only by faith in God's gift of forgiveness. The church taught that faith and "good works" were need for salvation. -All church teachings should be clearly based on the words of the Bible. The pope and church traditions were false authorities. -All people with faith were equal. Therefore, people did not need priests to interpret the Bible for them. The Reformation encouraged people to make thier own choices as indiviuals. The Reformation set an amazing foundation for the wonderful churches we visit today.
I agree with Colleen. Colleen you did a great job of laying out the direct answer from the book. I understand that section after having read your comment.
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Don't forget to proofread your comments before you post. Make sure they have no errors, are atleast three sentences, and show some knowledge background. This is where you would add ideas from outside soureces or the book. You are looking like scholars, some very good comments so far.
The Reformation was a time in history when the powers of the Church were questioned and people were taught about the importance of the individual. The Reformation encouraged people to make their own choices in life as an individual, like people today. As a result of this religious movement, new religions were created such as Protestantism. In the textbook, it stated, “By challenging the authority of monarchs and popes, the Reformation indirectly contributed to the growth of democracy.” (McDougal Littell, Pg.16) This impact was significant because it allowed the growth of political freedom that still exists in our day.
The start of the Reformation was when Martin Luther posted the 95 Thesis on the church’s door.
Political life
When Martin Luther posted the 95 Thesis, it made other people think differently than what the Catholic Church told them to think, and these people eventually challenged the power of the church. In later years, kings, queens, nobilities, and the Catholic Church were no longer in power of the people. “The Reformation and the other changes that swept Europe during and after the Middle Ages greatly influenced the shaping of the modern world. By challenging the authority of monarchs and popes, the Reformation indirectly contributed to the growth of democracy.” (McDougal Little 16) Lutherans and other forming religious groups saw the light, and started challenging the church. In today’s society, some strong, powerful nations, such as America, have the separation of the church and government. They do not want a relapse of what happened in the past.
Economic Life, Family Life, Towns and Villages
The coming of different religions began to change the economic life, and made it better for people. People began to read and interpret the Bible on their own, and they understood it much better than when the church told them. Today, we have political freedom which leads to better economic life, better quality of life, and better town life. If a town or city has more money, they can do more things to help improve the town or city such as: plumbing, town activities, electricity, and cleaner water. All this can lead to a better family life.
Religious Tolerance
As new religions started emerging and settling, people became more tolerant to them. Even though they did not accept the religion, they respected that others believed it. “Also, by calling on believers to read and interpret the bible for themselves, it introduced individuals to reading and exposed them to more than just religious ideas.” (McDougal Littell 16) This is pretty much the same today. The rise of new religions eventually gave way to people learning how to tolerate other religions, and respect them.
Why does the Reformation matter now? If Martin Luther never posted the 95 thesis, if the people didn’t start to challenge the authority of the church, what would today be like? If the people didn’t challenge the church, start new religions, and discover the Bible for themselves, we might still be under the control of the Catholic Church.
Reformation needs to happen now and peole all over the world are fighting for reformation. Today is a time of religious freedom but we need to have our eyes on God. Many people don't and that is what will destroy us. Politically the government in our countries are destroying us, they are ruining our economy with the greed they were doing by the nobles and the kings in the days of the Reformation.
Jordan Zuniga
The Reformation laid the groundwork for the great division in the Church we see today. After the split from the Catholic Church, numerous other religions also split off from the Church.
When Martic Luther posted the 95 Thesis, he didn't correct the errs in the Church's practices (not the teachings!), but he completely separated from the Catholic Church. Furthermore, he called for individuals to interpret the Bible as they saw fitting. The problem with that was that there were as many interpretations as there were people, and, obviousely, all of them couldn't be correct. So while this personal interpretation, in one aspect, contributed to personal religious choices that the we see today, it also contributed to a more secular society, as people could "interpret" the Bible to suit their needs.
Finally, the Reformation promped the Catholic Church to correct some practices, including forbidding the selling of indulgences, at the Council of Trent.
What I don't see is how individuals interpreting the Bible has led to political freedom. Again, individuals would find their own interpretation of the Bible, obviousely understandable to them, if it was the correct interpretation or not.
Overall, the Reformation, from the view that individuals make their own religious choices (freedom of religion), has contributed to our Constitution. However, Luther's separation from the Church has led to further religious separations and ruined the religious unity of the West.
On October 31,1517 Luther posted his 95 Theses on the door of the castle church in Wittenberg and invited other scholars to debate him. Someone copied Luther's words and took them to a printer. Quickly, Luther's name became known all over Germany. His actions began the Reformation, a movement for religious reform. It mattered because it ultimately led to the founding of Christian Churches. The churches did not accept the pope's authority. Luther went far beyond criticizing indulgences. He wanted a full reform of the church. His teachings rested on three main ideas:
-People could win salvation only by faith in God's gift of forgiveness. The church taught that faith and "good works" were need for salvation.
-All church teachings should be clearly based on the words of the Bible. The pope and church traditions were false authorities.
-All people with faith were equal. Therefore, people did not need priests to interpret the Bible for them.
The Reformation encouraged people to make thier own choices as indiviuals. The Reformation set an amazing foundation for the wonderful churches we visit today.
I agree with Colleen. Colleen you did a great job of laying out the direct answer from the book. I understand that section after having read your comment.
The Reformation was when the churches rule was disagreed and questioned by the people. They wanted to be in charge of themselfs and to be free
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