Decline of Rome and Rise of the Church in Western Europe
Explore the reasons behind the decline of the Roman Empire, including political disorder, economic instability, and moral decay. Witness the division of the empire and the impact of the barbarian invasions. Discover how the collapse of Rome paved the way for the Roman Catholic Church to assume a central role in providing stability, unity, and authority in Western Europe.
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THE CHURCH AND THE DECLINE OF ROME 17-Church History
REASONS FOR DECLINE 1. Rome s political disorder No policy for choosing emperors Unending assassinations and fighting 2. Economic disorder Expense of huge army Uncontrolled inflation 3. Moral decay Laziness and greed Moral promiscuity rampant
COLLAPSE OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE Fall of Rome A.D. 476 Eastern half of the empire continues as the Byzantine Empire
EFFECT ON CHURCH As the Western Roman Empire disintegrated, the church assumed much of the Empire s former role as provider of stability, unity, and authority Arian or pagan at the time of the invasions, the Germanic tribes converted to the Catholicism of the Roman church over time. The Roman Catholic Church was the only institution enjoying widespread respect and authority in western Europe.
