Relgion

During the Middle Ages, Christianity was very important in Europe. Almost everyone was Christian, and the Catholic Church had a lot of power. The Church ran schools, helped the sick, and advised kings. Many people believed the Church spoke for God, so they followed its rules closely.

Because people did not understand science or medicine very well, superstitions were common. Many believed that sickness, storms, or bad luck were punishments from God. People prayed often, wore lucky charms, and were very afraid of going to hell.

Over time, some people began to notice problems. Some Church leaders became very rich and did not always act kindly or fairly. This made people start to question the Church. This led to an important change called the Reformation.

The Reformation was a time when people wanted to change the Church. New Christian groups called Protestants were formed. Protestants believed people should read the Bible themselves and talk directly to God. Catholics believed the Church and priests were still needed to guide people’s faith.

The Reformation helped reduce the Church’s control over Europe and allowed people to think differently about religion. It was an important step toward the modern world.