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Q: Why did the protestants want to reform the catholic church in the 16th century?
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Protestants wanted to reform the catholic church in the 16th century because they believed the church was to?

corrupt.


What is the Reformation of the 16th century?

the Protestants' separation from the Catholic Church.


What was the core reason why Protestants wanted to reform the Catholic Church?

AnswerThere were several issues over which the Protestants and Catholics were in dispute, but the factor common to almost all issues was that the Protestants felt that the Catholic Church had become corrupt. This is highlighted by the sale of indulgences by the Catholic Church, the very practice that led Martin Luther, professor of biblical studies and Augustine monk, initially to seek reform within the Church.


Why did protestants want reform the christian roman catholic church?

Because the Catholic Church has a history of Corruption, and I guess it's part of that "Oh my religion is better"


How did steps taken by Paul III and Paul IV to reform the Catholic Church differ from Protestant reforms?

Roman Catholic AnswerWe seem to have a sematic problem here, to reform means to to make something better, to improve it. The protestants revolted against the Church, the disagreed with the Church and left it, they did not attempt to reform it. So the most obvious answer is that the Popes attempted reform, the protestants didn't.


What protestant group wanted to reform the church in England?

Protestans who wanted to reform the Anglican Church were called Puritans


Why was Catholic Reform not enough in the Reformation era?

The Catholic Reform was more than enough in the "Reformation era", it just wasn't "enough" for the protestants, as the Catholic Church is incapable of being anything other than the Catholic Church. As the Catholic Church is the Body of Christ and guaranteed by Him, and guided by the Holy Spirit, it is always enough.


What are the major Protestant Reformations of Catholicism?

Protestants did not reform the Catholic Church. They (Martin Luther, Henry VIII, etc) formed their own religions. The Catholic Church then reformed itself.


Puritans were protestants who wanted to do what?

Reform the Anglican Church


The German Catholic priest who wanted to reform the church?

Martin Luther was a Catholic monk who sought to reform the Catholic Church.


The puritans were protestants who wanted to?

Reform the Anglican Church


Why did protestants want to reform the church?

They wanted individually and equality