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The Relationship between Church & State (7.6.3, 7.6.4) Red: Copy exactly Yellow: Write in own words Green: Follow along & discuss
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What do “the Church” and “the State” mean? “The Church” = the Catholic Church & its officials (specifically the Pope) “The State” = kings, rulers, & government
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Cooperation between Church & State Happened when they had similar goals or interests Example: Charlemagne & Pope Leo III Goals: Leo III wanted to restore glory to Europe after fall of Rome & Charlemagne wanted to expand kingdom Result: Leo III crowned Charlemagne “Holy Roman Emperor” & gave him a reason to conquer more land in the name of spreading Christianity
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Charlemagne Set up feudal system to keep order in kingdom Helped Pope put down a rebellion in 800s Supported Church & spread Christianity Tried to increase learning in kingdom Kingdom split between 3 sons after death
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Charlemagne crowned Holy Roman Emperor by Pope Leo III
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Conflict between Church & State Happened because each wanted more power over the other Example: King Henry IV & Pope Gregory VII Reason: Pope made a statement that only he could appoint clergymen. Henry IV disagreed & tried to choose a new Pope to replace Gregory. Result: Concordat of Worms in 1122 ended conflict & said kings could give clergy legal powers, but only the Pope could give them religious powers.
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Conflict between Church & State
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So, what was the relationship between Church & State? Talk it over with a partner for 1 minute. I will be calling on people. Food for thought: What have you heard in the news about Church & State recently?
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