Belief and Devotion Pathways, Chapter 2, p Kelly Road Secondary – Socials 8
Everyday Religion People’s life based on religion – struggle between good and evil Church communion services allowed sins to be forgiven = get into Heaven Thought that life events reflected God’s works among humanity: sickness/health; rain or drought, etc. Whole point of life to become closer to God Kelly Road Secondary – Socials 8
The Church 1.Only major Christian church = Catholic 2.Had great power; could excommunicate people = go straight to Hell! 3.Church tax called a tithe, worth about 10% of people’s incomes Kelly Road Secondary – Socials 8
Monastic Life 1.Nunnery = women; Monastery = men 2.Monastic restrictions: – Vows of poverty, chastity, obedience, and silence – Pray often during the day and night – Food simple; no luxuries – BUT – often a BETTER LIFE than outside 3.“Free time” – could study, pray, or work, esp. copying of books Kelly Road Secondary – Socials 8