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

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

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 Catholic Church’s refusal to adequately address abuses (e.g., indulgences, clerical corruption) led reformers like Martin Luther to break away and form new Protestant churches.