Religion the 13 Original Colonies How the Reformation

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Religion & the 13 Original Colonies How the Reformation influenced settlement of the 13

Religion & the 13 Original Colonies How the Reformation influenced settlement of the 13 Original Colonies

Religion in Europe – 15 th century • Roman Catholicism – Religion of society

Religion in Europe – 15 th century • Roman Catholicism – Religion of society and government ▫ Pope controls money and government • Italian Renaissance begins – emergence of free thinking • 1455: Johannes Gutenberg – printing press ▫ More information available ▫ Affordable for masses

Changes Occur • Challenges to Corruption in Church ▫ Martin Luther – 95 Theses

Changes Occur • Challenges to Corruption in Church ▫ Martin Luther – 95 Theses �Posted to Church doors (Germany) �Mass produced by supporters with Printing Press �Luther excommunicated by Catholic Church �Diet of Worms – asked to recant �Luther refused �Luther protected by followers – starts the Protestant Reformation – Lutheran Church est.

Protestantism spreads • John Calvin ▫ Predestination ▫ Geneva, Switzerland – city of refuge

Protestantism spreads • John Calvin ▫ Predestination ▫ Geneva, Switzerland – city of refuge ▫ Calvinism develops – principal Protestant denomination in Europe

England • Henry VIII: ▫ Activity: Play the following You. Tube video on Henry

England • Henry VIII: ▫ Activity: Play the following You. Tube video on Henry VIII. ▫ With a partner, pair-share how Henry the VIII broke with the Catholic church.

Development of the Anglican Church • Henry VIII: broke with Catholic Church when annulment

Development of the Anglican Church • Henry VIII: broke with Catholic Church when annulment from 1 st wife denied • Fired Catholic advisors, hired Lutheran advisors • Est. Church of England – similar to Catholicism but monarch is head of church not Pope • Gets annulment

Scotland • John Knox ▫ Scotland most corrupt combo of church and state ▫

Scotland • John Knox ▫ Scotland most corrupt combo of church and state ▫ Knox and others promote Protestant beliefs ▫ Knox imprisoned �Released – spends time in… �France �England �Frankfurt �Geneva

Scotland • Knox returns to Scotland under Elizabeth I reign ▫ Promotes Calvinist theories

Scotland • Knox returns to Scotland under Elizabeth I reign ▫ Promotes Calvinist theories ▫ Develops Presbyterian Church

France • Close ties to Roman Catholicism • King given title “Most Christian King”

France • Close ties to Roman Catholicism • King given title “Most Christian King” • Very close ties of church and state • Moderate tolerance with Protestantism until “Day of Placards”

Other Denominations • Puritans ▫ Protestants in England who wanted to do away with

Other Denominations • Puritans ▫ Protestants in England who wanted to do away with all religious practices similar to the Catholic church • Quakers ▫ Society of Friends: English Protestants that refused to take oaths, pay tithes to the church, serve in the military, and more ▫ Persecuted by both Anglicans and Roman Catholics

Intolerance Grows • Unity of Church and State in European countries ▫ Permits intolerance

Intolerance Grows • Unity of Church and State in European countries ▫ Permits intolerance for those not following state/church guidelines • Some states erupt into Civil War • Many flee to the colonies • Do they experience… ▫ Separation of Church and State ▫ Religious Tolerance …. we will see! (tomorrow)