... and sacraments meant that almost every part of a Catholic's life, from birth (baptism) to death (last rites) was connected to a local priest. Even many social services such as orphanages, schools, charities, and hospitals were organized by the Church. However, as the Protestant Reformation began, Martin Luther printed the Bible in German in 1522 and completely changed the role of the Church ... ...

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... not righteous is prohibiting a couple to have the happiness and joy which a child brings. The Catholic Church is one of the major opponents against same-sex adoption. For example Catholic Charities USA "shut down its state-supported foster care and adoption programs in Illinois in 2011 rather than comply with a newly passed state law prohibiting bias against the gay community ... ...

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... United States should set up relationships with sister dioceses in these third world countries. The United States dioceses will not only take priests from the other countries, but also establish charities and missions to help the foreign countries. The Catholic Church, by law of Vatican II, has the power to establish the program. All other solutions would necessitate another Vatican Council ... ...

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• Grade Level: High School