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What was the hope of the original reformers with regards to religious authority?
What was the hope of the original reformers with regards to religious authority?
- To empower the church as the sole authority on religious matters
- To establish hyperpluralism of opinion and interpretation
- To end religious corruption and disputes by focusing authority on the Bible (correct)
- To maintain the status quo in religious authority
How did shifting religious authority from the church to the Bible impact individuals?
How did shifting religious authority from the church to the Bible impact individuals?
- It centralized religious authority in the hands of a few
- It diminished the importance of individual beliefs
- It empowered individuals to discern the divine will through Bible reading (correct)
- It reduced the burden of interpretation on individuals
What led to the church-state separation in modern liberal states?
What led to the church-state separation in modern liberal states?
- The need to manage individual differences in belief without state interference (correct)
- The state's desire to centralize religious authority
- The church's refusal to engage in political matters
- The church's dominance over political and trade matters
What was the reason behind bloody disputes between Christian factions being settled in modern liberal states?
What was the reason behind bloody disputes between Christian factions being settled in modern liberal states?
How did religion come to be centered on belief in modern liberal states?
How did religion come to be centered on belief in modern liberal states?
What is the significance of the Protestant Reformation in relation to religion and conflict?
What is the significance of the Protestant Reformation in relation to religion and conflict?
How does the Reformation influence the understanding of peace according to the text?
How does the Reformation influence the understanding of peace according to the text?
What contentious issue related to religious practice is highlighted in the text?
What contentious issue related to religious practice is highlighted in the text?
What historical impact does the text attribute to the invention of the printing press?
What historical impact does the text attribute to the invention of the printing press?
How does the Protestant Reformation challenge modern assumptions, according to the text?
How does the Protestant Reformation challenge modern assumptions, according to the text?
What was the main issue that Martin Luther addressed in his document '95 Theses'?
What was the main issue that Martin Luther addressed in his document '95 Theses'?
How did Martin Luther make his document '95 Theses' known to the public?
How did Martin Luther make his document '95 Theses' known to the public?
What impact did Martin Luther's writings about church doctrine have on Europe and England?
What impact did Martin Luther's writings about church doctrine have on Europe and England?
What is the main focus of the panel discussion hosted by Arizona State University's Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict?
What is the main focus of the panel discussion hosted by Arizona State University's Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict?
What did Martin Luther aim to achieve by writing the document '95 Theses'?
What did Martin Luther aim to achieve by writing the document '95 Theses'?
