In the medieval Church, devotional acts _______________?
Correct answer: A. cancelled out punishment due to sin
- A. cancelled out punishment due to sin
- B. depended entirely on literacy
- C. were considered "unimportant" by mystics
- D. were only performed by men
Explanation
Medieval Christians believed that prayers, fasting, pilgrimages, and similar devotional acts could lessen or cancel the temporal punishment associated with sin. This belief is closely related to the medieval practice of seeking indulgences.
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