Catholic Church in the Middle Ages was one of the richest tycoons in Europe.Its influence was enormous, even the King had to listen to the Pope.But King Henry even had to build his church to get rid of the spiritual and political influence of the higher Catholic bishops.But the true church of the Reformation - this is not the creation of national management denominations in England.In fact, this great spiritual movement than a political one.What is the Reformation?
dissatisfaction with the leadership and the rites of the Catholic Church began in the late 14th century.Huss came under the influence of works Englishman John Wycliffe.He declared the need to read the Holy Scriptures in their own language, and his self-interpretation.At this time, for that alone could be subject to a charge of heresy.However, the movement of Jan Hus was defeated, he was convicted and executed.Legend has it that during the burning at the stake, he predicted the emergence of a hundred years of Martin Luther, whose endeavors are successful.But at that time has not come yet profound changes, and the Catholic Church has lived a relatively quiet for a century.
What is the Reformation?It literally means "change" in this case meant to discuss and change the rites and dogmas of the Catholic Church.But within an inert organization at the time it was impossible, that provoked the emergence of European Protestantism.The era of the Reformation really began in 1517 when Martin Luther posted his famous theses.He was particularly outraged by the sale of indulgences - securities that promised forgiveness of sins.Terrible was not the fact of payment of the money, the victim of his church - this is normal.Luther became increasingly fall parishioners who came to confession, saying that many of their sins have bought indulgence, but because they are not going to repent.Luther outraged that the Catholic hierarchy has the right, firstly, to establish "price tag" for sins, and secondly, to take on the rights of God in the forgiveness of sins.
What is the Reformation?This movement, whose founders decided not to demand reforms, and create their own, true church.As a result, any branch of Protestantism, including very strict.The spirit of these stringent requirements for self improvement became the basis of the American mentality.
Protestants declared that material prosperity, earned work or trade - a sign of God's blessing, and so should all work hard and consistently.This formed the so-called Protestant work ethic.That is the culture of self-discipline and the ability to defer gratification for later.Entertainment is not encouraged, some Protestant churches today banned dancing and television.Therefore, labor devoted much time and energy - as a result, traditional Protestant states (Germany, England) and now quite rich because of its religious heritage, and their languages have acquired the status of the world.
What is the Reformation?This change in the spiritual life of Europe in the middle of the second millennium after Christ.It had a profound effect on the fate of the planet, creating a new ideology and a special vision of the world.
