The Reformation Flashcards
1
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Protestants
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Christians who broke away from the Catholic Church
2
Q
Simony
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The buying and selling of church position in the church. It was widely believed that Alexander VI paid money to some cardinals to be elected pope
3
Q
Absenteeism
A
Bishops or priests not living in their diocess or parishes. The abuse was closely associated with pluralism
4
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Nepotism
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Appointing a relative to an important position in the church e.g bishop or cardinals sixties IV appointed his sic nephus as cardinals, including the future Pope julius II
5
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Reformation
A
Period of religious change that led to division among Christians
