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- - - - Many medieval Christians believed that the Black Death was God's way of punishing them for their sinfulness. Many people repented from displeasing God and acting against Christian principles. They believed if they truly repented, God would spare them, and they would not die of the plague.
  - - - Many medieval Christians believed that the Black Death was God's way of punishing them for their sinfulness. Many people repented from displeasing God and acting against Christian principles. They believed if they truly repented, God would spare them, and they would not die of the plague.
  - - - The Hundred Years War was waged between England and France during the years of 1337-1453 CE. The war went on for years, and France and England were each sometimes victorious. This brought feelings of nationalism in England and France. Two nations that held their faith in the Church were now turning to their king. The Age of Faith, where everyone looked to the Church for help and guidance, was coming to an end. In addition, the Great Schism, along with all the deaths from the bubonic plague, made many doubt the Church.
  - - - A dispute over taxes between the French king and the pope in Rome fractured the Church. King Philip of France, established in Avignon, France, named Clement V as pope. Of course, there was also a pope, named Boniface, in Rome. Thus, there were two rival popes: a pope and an anti-pope. For most of the 14th century, the Great Schism divided the Church. Some medieval Christians believed that the Great Schism angered God. They believed God sent the plague to punish the Church and its flock. This period really divided the Church along national lines.
  - - - The opulence and decadence of the papal court in Avignon were believed by many to have incurred God's wrath. Many believed the French pope's lavish lifestyle to be un-Christian. They believed the plague was God´s punishment of Christians for tolerating this situation.