The Reformation
By: Kiersten Randle
What was the change?
Who were the people associated with the change?
Martin Luther and Henry Vlll were associated with the change in society and in the church. Martin Luther began his change for the church in 1517. He completely disagreed with the indulgences that pardon for sins that was granted to a person who had sacrifices or payments. He also wrote the 95 theses which stated his belief that all people with faith are equal. In the 95 theses he also criticizes the church. Henry Vlll was the king of Europe that had was married 6 times. He was aginst the protestant reformation and didnt want to be a catholic because he wanted to be able to divorce any wife he had, but because catholic churches wouldn't allow divorces, he went to a different church.
The Protestant Church
Selling of Indulgences
The 95 Theses
How did the change impact society at the time?
Society was also impacted by the 95 Theses, selling of indulgences, and "The praise of Folly." Politically and morally the church had lost power. So the counter reformation was to get that power back in the Roman Catholic church.
How is that change evidenced in today's modern society?
Indulgence led to criticizm and then that came about the counter- reformation. The Catholic Church changed and now politically and morally the church increased with that power. Now people are in all types of churches and people have different versions of bibles and other books to read.