Here are the three stages of the first Dark Ages. Which do you reckon were in? Political - The institution of feudalism provided a system whereby an individual swore an oath (fealty) to offer his services and support to a feudal lord in exchange for protection from attack. Economic - The institution of manorialism provided economic and military security for the farmer in case of famine, raiding, etc., but he lost the freedom of private land ownership. Religious - Since St. Augustine, and other Church Fathers, had asserted the primacy of faith over reason, Roman Catholicism required the individual to submit his will and reason to the Church in exchange for salvation. Moreover, the individual was constantly reminded of his extreme guilt and sinfulness. This doctrine of natural depravity was based on original sin and was later taken up by Calvinism (Swiss Reformed Church, Presbyterianism, Puritanism).
Posted on: Sun, 16 Nov 2014 23:00:23 +0000
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