The reformatiom of the catholic and Christion faith during the sixteeth century was a break from reglious life which had occurred during the middle ages (400 to 1450). Although many people think this was only a change in the way people of that era choose to view God and their relationship with him. It was really a change in the way they viewed their lives on earth. The foundation of most Europian counries was the Roman Catholic church and the Pope. Major changes in their relationship with the church was a change in their lives. The Italian Renaissance (1450 to 1600 had started a re-thinking of man’s role within the world (Socrates / Plato ) , people wanted to know what was best for the individual in his indevers through life . Prior to this way of thinking, the individual was submissive to the Church/Monarch. The renaissance was part of the beginning of man’s thinking about himself and lead into the root beginning of the Reformatio
n. Europe was the center of the earth for it’s people and Florence Italy was the center of the renaissance and Europe was sure to be looking at her. The reformation feed off of man’s thoughts of Socrates and Plato, two central renaissances philosophers. Prior to this time people within Europe allowed the church to dictate their relationship with God and their lives in general.
John Calvin came after Martin Luther and wanted a strict adherence to reforms he instituted in the church. He wanted church members to sing in a monotone group together as they sang Psalms. His services were eight hours long with four hour long sermons. He kept a very close watch over his church community with the assistance of fellow community leaders and royalty. Anyone not complying with his new reforms would be punished by death or excommunication.
The church required strict obedience to their laws. But, there where those who lead the change which was
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