The protestant reformation was Northern Europe's declaration of independence.https://twitter.com/Moshe_Hoffman/status/925527680036016129 …
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Replying to @GiovanniDannato
Yes, with a lot of ideological/theological justification added to the mix, internalized for good measure, making the break seem less self-serving, and more palatable. Imho.
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Replying to @Moshe_Hoffman
In England as well monarchs like Henry II and John I had tried to undermine the power of the church for centuries before Henry VIII. The church's extensive lands and independent court system were just too tempting of a target.
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