What reformation happened in England?

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The Reformation was a big religious change in Europe during the 16th century. It started because many people were unhappy with the Catholic Church. They believed the Church had become corrupted. Many church leaders were corrupt. They took money from people. They sold indulgences. This means people paid money to the Church to be forgiven for their sins.

The Reformation began in 1517 when a German monk named Martin Luther wrote the 95 Theses. This was a list of complaints about the Catholic Church. He wrote:

“To go against conscience is neither right nor safe.”

He believed that people should follow the Bible. People should not blindly believe what the Church leaders said. His ideas spread quickly because of the printing press. The printing press allowed books and pamphlets to be printed and shared easily.

Many people supported Luther. New Christian groups were formed. These groups were called Protestants. Because they “protested” against the corruption of the Catholic Church. The Protestants had new ideas:

• People are saved by faith, not by Church rules.
• The Bible is very important.
• The Bible should be in local languages.

One of the biggest Protestant churches was started by John Calvin in Switzerland. In England, King Henry VIII also broke away from the Catholic Church and started the Church of England (Protestant Church).

The Reformation changed Europe in many ways. It changed religion, politics, and education. Schools and universities grew. Printing press became popular. Some countries stayed Catholic. Some became Protestant. This led to wars between them. The Reformation also encouraged people to read the Bible in their own languages. It helped create more religious freedom. It allowed new Christian groups to grow.

Today, the Reformation is seen as one of the most important events in history. It shaped the