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Flashcards in Reasons for church importance Deck (4)
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1
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Mediaeval times

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  • Churches were the centre of UK communities
  • Very Rich
  • Most people were Christians and paid titres (taxes) to them
2
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After the reformation

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  • People were given English bibles
  • Church services were done in English
  • Churches became places of education
3
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After enlightenment

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  • Moved away from seat of power

- Now, community and charitable hubs

4
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As society became more secular

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  • Role -less administrative, more voluntary

- Some parish churches still retain power over land