The Reformation
By: elijah render
What Was The Change ?
The reformation was an essential change for the world at the time . The Reformation was a change where a different belief of faith was only needed for salvation ( protestant ) vs. faith and good works needed for salvation ( Catholics ) .
There was a difference in between the two . It caused a split between them . Although Martin Luther was a major part in the Reformation , there is a lot more to this story .
Who Were The People Associated With The Change ?
John Calvin
John Calvin was one of the people responsible for the change of the Catholic beliefs. He lead the reformation in Switzerland .
Martin Luther
The person most associated with the Reformation is Martin Luther. He posted the 95 Theses statements of why indulgences isn't right on Catholic church doors. It got copied and therefore started the reformation .
John Knox
John knox was one of the main leaders of the Reformation and was one of them that changed the ways people looked at indulgences . He also was one of the head people to lead Catholics to convert to protestants .
How Did The Change Impact Society at the time ?( short-Term)
The Reformation caused problems with Luther against the Emperor and against the Pope . Martin Luther was excommunicated from the Catholic church by the Pope . Some Catholics converted into protestant due to Martin Luther's statements and others remained Catholic . This Reformation caused a separation between the two . There was a major change in the Catholic people during that time .
How is That Change Evident in Today's modern society ? ( long-term effects)
Nowadays, some people still believe that you have to do good works and faith ( Catholic ) . Others believe you have to have only faith to go to heaven ( protestant ) . The split of them caused a Christian church and a Catholic church . The Reformation has caused a Long-Term split in between protestants and Catholics to this day .