what is so important about st. thomas more
also , what can we learn from the life of him?
2006-10-26 09:24:32 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
He wrote many books defending the Catholic church. He was martyred for his refusal to bend his religious beliefs to the king's political needs. He was beheaded.
2006-10-26 09:35:05 · answer #1 · answered by Stanbo 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
St Tomas Moore was a Catholic Bishop in Henry the 8ths
England. Henry want him to denounce Rome and confirm Henry as leader of the new Anglican Church. St Tomas refused and was executed
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2006-10-26 16:32:03 · answer #2 · answered by teddybear 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
St. Thomas More is important because he was martyred by the Anglican Church/English Government for refusing to leave the Catholic Church.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Thomas_More
2006-10-26 16:27:14 · answer #3 · answered by Dysthymia 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Saint Thomas More in noted for sacrificing his life for Jesus Christ against those who defied His church.
Best place to learn about him is on the website New Advent.
God Bless.
2006-10-26 16:28:11 · answer #4 · answered by Lives7 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a homework assignment... here's a link to get you started: http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/14689c.htm
2006-10-26 16:26:56 · answer #5 · answered by Church Music Girl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
he died for his beliefs
2006-10-26 16:29:12 · answer #6 · answered by Mike Honcho 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it's moore
2006-10-26 16:26:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋