The Protestant Reformation, or simply ‘The Reformation’, was the religious movement that began in 16th century Western Europe that revolted against the Catholic Church. The movement led to the creation of Protestant Churches, which today make up nearly 40% of all Christians in the world. This video will analyze what caused the Reformation, how it occurred, and the figures involved. It will also ultimately make the case that this Reformation did more harm to Christianity than good. Listen in for a lesson about arguably the most important event in modern history!
0:00 Intro
3:35 The Catholic Church Before the Reformation
11:12 Political Causes of the Reformation
14:54 The Protestant Reformation Begins
18:42 Other Protestant Groups
25:01 Consequences of the Reformation
31:32 Conclusion
