Which accurately describe the theology of the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages?
Select all that apply.
Kosher dietary laws determined what foods Catholics could and could not eat.
Catholic scriptures promoted jihad, which is the internal and external struggle against sin.
Catholics could rise to the kingdom of heaven by faithfully following the seven sacraments.
The price of sin was penance, through which sinners repented and atoned for their misdeeds.
The correct answers are:
- Catholics could rise to the kingdom of heaven by faithfully following the seven sacraments.
- The price of sin was penance, through which sinners repented and atoned for their misdeeds.
To determine the correct options, we need to understand the theology of the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages. First, let's look at each option:
1. Kosher dietary laws determined what foods Catholics could and could not eat: This statement is not accurate because kosher dietary laws are specific to Judaism, not Catholicism. The Catholic Church has its own dietary rules but they are not the same as kosher laws.
2. Catholic scriptures promoted jihad, which is the internal and external struggle against sin: This statement is not accurate either. Jihad is a concept found in Islam, not in Catholicism. Catholic scriptures do not promote jihad; they teach different principles related to sin and salvation.
3. Catholics could rise to the kingdom of heaven by faithfully following the seven sacraments: This statement accurately describes the belief of the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages. Catholics believed that by participating in the seven sacraments (such as baptism, confirmation, and receiving the Eucharist), individuals could receive God's grace and attain salvation.
4. The price of sin was penance, through which sinners repented and atoned for their misdeeds: This statement is also accurate. In Catholic theology, sinners were required to perform acts of penance as a means of repentance and making amends for their sins. Penance often involved prayers, fasting, acts of charity, or other acts of self-discipline.
Therefore, the correct answers are: Catholics could rise to the kingdom of heaven by faithfully following the seven sacraments, and the price of sin was penance, through which sinners repented and atoned for their misdeeds.