How did the concept of "Christian liberty" reinforce hierarchies in sixteenth-century Europe?
A. It placed the clergy at the top of society, because God was more powerful than kings.
B. It separated the church and state.
C. It taught that "liberty" meant following God, and that God ordained the king.
D. It made religion a private and personal affair.
E. It distinguished between faith and socioeconomic status.

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GinnyAnswer · Answer

The concept of 'Christian liberty' emphasized personal faith while reinforcing existing hierarchies by elevating the clerical authority and justifying the divine right of kings. Although it promoted individual relationships with God, it did not challenge social inequalities. Ultimately, it served to entrench both religious and socioeconomic structures in sixteenth-century Europe. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-06

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The concept of 'Christian liberty' in sixteenth-century Europe promoted individual faith but reinforced existing hierarchies by elevating clergy and supporting the divine right of kings. It maintained social inequalities by tying personal faith to socioeconomic status. Therefore, it served to retain the established social and religious structures rather than challenge them. 
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