Asked by remmy

Why might breaking a canon law during the Middle Ages be worse for an individual than breaking a law written by the government?

The Church could leverage their political influence in every country.
The Church could authorize severe punishment if necessary.
The Church had its own court system, which decided on appropriate punishment.
The Church had the power to banish a person from the religious community.

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The Church had the power to banish a person from the religious community.