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Back in the medieval ages, European societies were under the tight control of the priesthood. They used to interfere with every small detail of the people’s daily life. Thus, ignorance and darkness prevailed, and wealth was common among those clerics. The priests worked tirelessly day and night to …

Back in the medieval ages, European societies were under the tight control of the priesthood. They used to interfere with every small detail of the people’s daily life. Thus, ignorance and darkness prevailed, and wealth was common among those clerics. The priests worked tirelessly day and night to support and benefit from the ignorance. One of their techniques to control people was to sell them indulgences, promising them salvation from eternal damnation.