A brief essay on Feudalism and the Rise of the Catholic Church

Following the Fall of Rome, civilized parts of Europe recognized the need for a new method of government to protect them from barbarian invasions. The answer to this was a feudal system. This entailed a supreme ruler dispensing his land to lords to govern as they wish. In this manner, the unstable boarders of a territory could be guarded individually, providing safety from attack. While this system worked to a degree, it had one very …

…trust in this institution which gave them hope and made them happy. Throughout history, religion has always been used as a method to keep the people complacent. It distracts them from the inadequacy of their current situation and unites them under a common belief and a goal to achieve something more than material comforts. To this day, people feel a need to seek out religious salvation and give their life a larger, more intangible meaning.