Question

Following the Protestant Reformation, how was the Roman Catholic Church different from Protestant churches?

Answer 1

The Protestant Reformation, often referred to simply as the Reformation, was a schism from the Roman Catholic Church initiated by Martin Luther, John Calvin, Huldrych Zwingli and other early Protestant Reformers in the 16th century Europe.

Answer 2

Options:

A. Protestants recognized the pope’s authority, while Catholics did not.

B. Protestants opposed the sale of indulgences, while Catholics did not.

C. Catholics supported constitutional monarchy, while Protestants did not.

D. Catholics practiced both infant and adult baptism, while Protestants did not.

Answer:

B. Protestants opposed the sale of indulgences, while Catholics did not.

Explanation:

The Protestant Reformation took place in the 16th century, but before that, thinkers already condemned church practices, such as the English theologian John Wycliffe (1320-1384) and the Czech philosopher Jan Huss (1369-1415). Wycliffe wanted the church to limit itself to spiritual matters, leaving politics to the state. Huss started a movement based on Wycliffe's ideas and opposed the sale of indulgences and the wealth of the clergy.