Church attendance was probably compulsory in some medieval countries, but clearly was not in many.
The Middle Ages was a period in the history of Europe that lasted about 1000 years. During this time, the laws of countries changed a lot, and there were many countries. Not all countries in Europe were Christian, and from a practical point of view, many countries were tolerant of religions other than Christianity.
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The Magna Carta contributed the the growing of the church in the Middle Ages.
The church in the middle ages experienced turmoil because it was no longer unified. Disagreements and splintering of the church caused the church to shatter.
Christian Church
The Catholic Church was the only church in the Middle Ages and the pope ruled the church and monarchies of Europe.
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