U4 - Christianity; Protestant Beliefs, History and Stats

What was a major issue with the Catholic Church in the 1400s?

The Catholic Church was very corrupt.

What was the Protestant Reformation?

A religious reform movement in the 1500s aimed at addressing the corruption within the Catholic Church.

What were the issues with the Church?

#1 money
#2 greed and separation

explain money

- the church would SELL indulgences (forgiveness for sins), which allowed people to avoid doing penance.
- church positions were bought, allowing people to pay for power.

What campaign did Pope Leo X start in 1515, and for what purpose?

Pope Leo X started a new indulgence campaign in 1515 to fund the rebuilding of St. Peter's Basilica.

How did the Catholic Church's greed impact its relationship with believers?

The Church's greed created a divide with believers.

Until when did the indulgence practice continue, and who influenced its end?

The indulgence practice term-5continued until 1517 and was influenced by Martin Luther's actions.

who was martin luther?

- German monk and priest, founder of the Protestant Reformation.
- In 1517, Luther posted his 95 Theses against indulgences.
- Luther was excommunicated and later started the Lutheran Church, focusing on justification by faith alone and the Bible.

how did martin luther change people's access to the bible?

- Common people had limited access to the Bible, which was expensive, rare, and written in Latin (only understood by the clergy and the educated elite).
- The Printing Press helped spread Luther's ideas.

what were luther's calls for reform?

#1 indulgences
#2 purgatory
#3 saints
#4 relics
#5 communion wine

what was luther calling for?

luther called for a return to faith.

explain indulgences

Luther argued indulgences were contrary to Jesus' teachings

explain purgatory

Luther rejected the concept of purgatory, advocating for sola scriptura (Bible as the sole authority) and that Jesus eliminated this state (purgatory).

explain saints

Luther believed all Christians are saints, not just a select few.

explain relics

Luther argued that relics misled believers and should not be worshipped.

explain communion wine

Luther argued that the Church should not withhold communion wine from the laity.

what was the domino effect of martin luther's actions

other reformers began to surface;
#1 john calvin
#2 king henry vii

who was john calvin?

- Led the Swiss Reformation, emphasizing God's work in all things and predestination (fate of humanity, chosen for salvation).
- Founded Calvinism.

who was king henry viii

- Created the Anglican Church after the Pope refused to annul his marriage.
- Passed the Act of Supremacy, making the monarch the head of the Church in England.
- Ordered the Bible and masses to be translated into English.

what differences lie between protestant and catholic beliefs?

#1 authority
#2 salvation
#3 sacrements

what do catholics believe about authority? what do protestants?

- Catholics hold that Church tradition and the Bible are authoritative.
- Protestants hold that the Bible alone (sola scriptura) is the primary authority.

what do catholics believe about salvation? what do protestants?

- Catholics believe in salvation through faith and works.
- Protestants emphasize salvation by faith alone.

what do catholics believe about sacrements? what do protestants?

- Catholics have seven sacraments (including Eucharist, baptism, and confession).
- Protestants generally accept only two (baptism and communion).

What percentage of Canadians identified as Christian in the 2021 census?

53.3% of Canadians identified as Christian, making it the largest religion in Canada.

What percentage of Canadian Christians identified as Roman Catholic in 2021?

Approximately 29.9% of Canadian Christians identified as Roman Catholic.

What percentage of Canadian Christians identified as Protestant in 2021?

Approximately 8% of Canadian Christians identified as Protestant.