CGS SS 101 Lecture 13: SS Lecture 12_01

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The reformation: had a profound influence on the world we live in today, appreciate how it was a reaction against the material, secular, and rational tendencies of the renaissance, pushed european society further towards materialism and secularism. Nailed 95 theses against a church in saxony. Proposed a debate with representatives of the pope. Started debate of what it meant to be christian. Led to armed combat and religious wars. Europeans were divided by faith (no longer one universal religion) Didn"t agree with the church taking advantage of the germans for their money. Selling of indulgences reduced a wrong state of mind. Can"t get into heaven by bribing the gatekeeper. Purpose of purgatory: god must punish before he saves, people must go through it to make it to heaven. Religion was so encompassing and a concern to everyone. Reformation was a response to the rapid changes that were taking place. Forced off of lands and went bankrupt.

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