Question

The Protestant Reformation best illustrates which of the following reasons for major shifts in religious beliefs?(1 point)
Responses

Religious institutions can use force to keep people from speaking out against them or leaving the church community.
Religious institutions can use force to keep people from speaking out against them or leaving the church community.

When critics point out problems in religious teachings, churches lead the way in correcting those issues.
When critics point out problems in religious teachings, churches lead the way in correcting those issues.

Religious institutions’ failures to respond to ideas for change cause people to seek or create new institutions.
Religious institutions’ failures to respond to ideas for change cause people to seek or create new institutions.

Major shifts in religious beliefs happen when people realize that their church has flaws.

Answer 1

Religious institutions’ failures to respond to ideas for change cause people to seek or create new institutions.

Explanation: The Protestant Reformation occurred because critics (e.g., Martin Luther) pointed out corruption and doctrinal problems in the Catholic Church and, when the Church did not reform adequately, new Protestant churches were founded.