Henry VIII religion

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  • henry VIII religion
    • weakness of the church
      • corruption of the church: non residence (receiving the profits of a post without performing the duties)
      • anti clericalism: opposition to the political and social importance of clergy
      • decline of monasticism: some believed it was a relic of a bygone age, and the larger monasteries had become essentially businesses with large resources and land
    • reforms of the church
      • between 1532 and 1540 Henry VIII, Crammner and Cromwell  made major changes
      • Henry VIII made himself supreme head of the church
      • six new dioceses were created to improve the churches administration
      • Cromwell appointed Vicegerent in Spirituals, therefore meaning he has considerable power in the church

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