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The Roman Catholic Church During The Middle Ages

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During the Middle Ages, the Roman Catholic Church had a large impact on everyday life for almost every group of people. Most popular events and holidays had religious influences incorporated into the celebrations. Church leaders ran the schools, preformed at weddings, recorded births, and burial services. The church also played a role in politics of the time. Church leaders were advisors to the king. Today, however western society has shaped this role of the church with the everyday person. The church has changed along with our modern society and it will continue to modify. Not only did the impact of the church on the people change over time, but the church itself also evolved.The early church was a communal, worshipping, and evangelical

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