Religion Essay

Religion is one of the most studied topics in the world and was hugely influenced by medieval Europe. Religious forces were more powerful and influential than any political leader in medieval Europe. A lot of leaders were very religious, which influenced their followers to be the same. People were highly influenced by monks and other influential leaders, so when they saw them practice their religion, they wanted to do the same. They thought they were doing everything right to satisfy God, so they would follow what they did to make sure they were on good terms with God and be allowed into heaven. Most people at this time were so religious that they would give up their lives for God. Monks, Charlemagne, and Margery Kempe all played an influence on medieval Europe’s religious society by dedicating their lives to God, which made people at that time do the same.

In the primary source article, Cluniac Charters, charters of monks were leading a religious movement for people to follow, in which they did. The Grossi family was a charter that helped people reach salvation for their souls. They believed if riches were used well, then they would be transformed into eternal rewards because God would be happy on how they are using them. A women and her son were interested in this theory so, “carefully considering this fact, think it was necessary that we share some of the things that were conferred on us, Christ granting, for the benefit of our souls” (Cluniac Charters, 317). These monks brought up the idea that if people gave their stuff away when they die, God will bring their soul to heaven. Now, this is an idea theses Monks brought up because they honestly believed it to be true, but nowhere else did it say that if people gave up their riches when they die there soul is granted to heaven. Other