The Protestant Reformation And Counter-Reformation
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The Protestant Reformation and the Counter-Reformation were two very
important events in European history. They are a vital part of the
Renaissance. They signify the point at which the power of the church
dimineshes and the power of the monarchs increases.
The Protestant Reformation began with M ....
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.... Lutherinism conflicted directly with the Church. It said that only two
sacraments were necessary: baptism and communion. This reduced would reduce
the power of Lutheran ministers and also save peasants money. This
encouraged peasant converts. This also encouraged lords and princes to
convert. They would convert to sieze the holdings of the Church in their
lands and also to gian power over the new religion. Instead of the Church
controlling the officials, the officials controlled the ( ....
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