This refers to historical periods when the authority or authenticity of the Catholic Church was questioned or disputed. Examples include Protestant Reformation or Enlightenment era criticisms.
Protestant Reformation: A major 16th century European movement aimed initially at reforming the beliefs and practices of the Roman Catholic Church but resulted in establishing Protestant churches instead.
Martin Luther’s 95 Theses: Martin Luther's propositions challenging various elements of Roman Catholic doctrine; this document sparked Protestant Reformation.
Enlightenment Era Criticisms: Period when intellectuals began criticizing traditional institutions like monarchy & church for their lack of rationality and progressiveness.
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