What was the impact of the Prostestant Reformation on the lives of Eurpeans?

Answer 1

The Catholic Curch was by far the most stable and powerful institution in Europe right up until the begining of the Protestant Reformation. It acted as a center for knowledge, money, and power.

Just imagine the effects of the dominating instituion in an entire culture being split on incredibly fundamental issues.

Eventually certian countries began to identify themselves as firmly protestant (England being the primary) and many a war was started over the basic conflict between the old and new guards.

Answer 2

I don't think it had much impact on Continental Europe. I think the impact was greater in Britain and the U.S. It undermined the Hierarchy of the Roman Church and Kings.

The idea of people reading their own bible and deciding for themselves what it meant without the interpetation of a priest. Made them also think about self government. It was in Britain that this philolosphy was carried to it's logical conclusion.

The same principles applied to the American revolution. I don't see the same impact on Continental Europe.

Answer 3

First: they realized that they were being ripped off the by catholics. They learned you don't buy your way into heaven.
Next: the bible was now written in a language all could understand. They could see for themselves what God's word actually said Next: it gave them the opportunity to leave their oppressive landlords and make a life for themselves worshipping freely in a new world.

Answer 4

Thery learned to reject the Catholic church.

Answer 5

sorry dont kno