Criticisms of the Church before the Reformation 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? HistoryBritish monarchy - Tudors and StuartsASAQA Created by: AnnabelCreated on: 18-05-13 17:49 Pluralism When one cleric held more than one church position 1 of 6 Absenteeism When clerics were absent from their church offices (often caused by pluralism or royal service) 2 of 6 Simony When church positions were bought or sold 3 of 6 Nepotism When church positions were not given to deserving candidates, but to relatives of wealthy men 4 of 6 Uneducated Clergy Well educated men did not want to take lower church positions so they had to employ unqualified men to fill these 5 of 6 Wealthy Clergy There were complaints that clergy men enjoyed too much wealth and were too often engaged in politics instead of church related matters 6 of 6
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