The Middle ages could be classified as many different ages, from the Dark Ages, to the Golden Age. It could also be known as the Age of faith, and the Age of feudalism. Although everyone believes different, on what they think the Middle age should be named, I believe it should be the Age of faith since the religion played a major and powerful role in this time period. Faith and religion had major power in the Middle ages and was almost like a government. The Crusades were a major part of this because it was war that the church declared to try to capture the Holy land. Becoming excommunicated was a major deal, especially since you couldn’t come back into the church after that.
The church in the Middle ages was the center of town and alot like a marketplace . This picture of the church shows how life was based around the church and how everyone believed in God. Faith and religion were a huge role in their life and many people lived their lives around the church. The church was usually the biggest building in the town/city. The church played a huge role in town life. The Crusades were not only a war but a meaningful war.
The Crusades showed the power of the church and showed how much power the Pope had The Crusades were a death march to the Holy land. Armies were sent by the church to go and re-capture the Holy Land (modern day Jerusalem). These armies were sent by the power of the church and the pope. Soldiers who joined the Crusades were freed of dept and taxes, and if they didn’t join, they were excommunicated and were not a part of the church anymore. Although all 5 Crusades failed, this shows how religion dominated the Middle ages and shows the power of the church and Pope.
The power of the church continued to grow. Faith was huge role in the middle age and was a huge part of life. The Crusades showed how powerful the church was. These wars were Holy Wars, fought for God. If you didn’t join the army to fight in the crusades you were shunned in the town and very much looked down upon.
The church was pretty much the government on the Middle Ages. All the people who lived in the town were expected to pay 10% of their income to the church and it was divided within the church. The church opened markets in the courtyard of the church and made money to support the church. Often parts of the church were used as a town hall. Also the church was not just a religion but a life style.
Power in the church continued and grew as the years went on, Christianity kept growing to different countries and continents. Faith and Religion in the Middle Ages had absolute power and pretty much absolute rule. The Church is still an important role in daily life now and will probably be for a long time. During the Middle Ages or The Age of Faith, Religion was very important to all if not everyone.
