Religious division grows from "summary" of The Reformation by Diarmaid MacCulloch
The Reformation was a time of great upheaval in Europe, marked by a growing religious division that seemed to only intensify with each passing year. The traditional unity of the Christian Church was shattered as new ideas and movements spread like wildfire across the continent. As the Protestant Reformation took hold, it sparked a wave of religious fervor and zeal that could not be contained. People began to question the authority of the Catholic Church and sought to form their own interpretations of scripture and faith. This led to a fragmentation of the religious landscape, with different groups and sects emerging with their own beliefs and practices. The divisions were not just theological in nature; they also ...
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