Question

Why did the church perform many of the responsibilities of modern governments during the age of faith

Answer 1

The church performed many of the responsibilities of modern governments during the age of faith because they unified the people under the name of Christianity. Also, it helped people with hope, spiritual support and in their worst times.

Explanation:

Age of Faith is also known to be Europe's Middle Ages era that lasted till AD1400 from the fall of the Western Roman Empire. The church made a huge impact on society since they carried out many roles in society.

They followed Roman Catholic Christianity and unified the people under the name of God. They did not look at the society based on their wealth or class. But it gave hope to the people when the hope was actually not with them.

The priests provided the people with spiritual support and they helped them through their tough times. At that time Pope had huge power and authority within the city and government. Sometimes pope appointed the kings.