10 Questions
What year did the French persecutions against Protestants end, and what was the outcome for the Jansenists?
The French persecutions against Protestants ended in 1774, and the Jansenists continued to exist in the Netherlands as the Old Catholic Church.
What are some key characteristics of the modern-day Jansenist church, also known as the Old Catholic Church?
The modern-day Jansenist church, also known as the Old Catholic Church, allows women clergy, same-sex marriage, and is ecumenically connected with Anglican and other Episcopal Churches.
What was the prevailing attitude towards God and faith in Jesus Christ during the French Revolution?
During the French Revolution, God and faith in Jesus Christ were apparently reduced to irrelevance, with many people focusing on deistic ideas and moral codes.
What is the main principle of the French Revolution, according to Groen van Prinsterer, and how does it differ from the principle of the Reformation?
The principle of the French Revolution is revolt against God, whereas the principle of the Reformation is subjection to God.
What, according to the text, is the deeper root of the French Revolution, beyond social and political injustices?
The deeper root of the French Revolution is unbelief, stemming from the Enlightenment spirit of not trusting God and only believing what one can understand.
What was the event known as the 'Reign of Terror' during the French Revolution, and what was its main consequence?
The 'Reign of Terror' was a period of ruthless killing of those not clearly supporting the Revolution, without trial, resulting in the deaths of many Protestants, sometimes 30 or 40 per day.
What was the 'Cult of the Supreme Being' and how did Robespierre promote it?
The 'Cult of the Supreme Being' was a Deistic movement that included the belief in the immortality of the soul, and Robespierre promoted it by telling the French to embrace it.
What was the significance of the ceremony in which a woman was honored as the Goddess of Reason and Virtue, and what was the reaction of the crowd?
The ceremony was a symbol of the Revolution's rejection of traditional Christianity and the crowd reacted by chanting 'Long live our Goddess!' as she was carried through the streets of Paris to Notre Dame.
How did Napoleon Bonaparte treat the churches and the Papacy during his rule, and what was the outcome for the Protestants?
Napoleon protected and financed the churches, but also controlled them, and he had a tumultuous relationship with the Papacy, imprisoning Pope Pius VI and later Pope Pius VII. However, the Protestants, though a minority, benefited from his rule.
What was the significance of the French Revolution, according to the text, and what was its impact beyond France?
The French Revolution was a watershed event that had a significant impact socially, politically, economically, and ecclesiastically, and its impact went far beyond France, marking a significant turning point in modern history.
Learn about the life and teachings of Cornelis Otto Jansen, a 17th-century Roman Catholic theologian who opposed the Jesuits and emphasized Augustinian doctrines. Discover his views on predestination, total depravity, and limited atonement through Christ alone. Explore the context of the Enlightenment and the Roman Catholic Church during this period.
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