Opposing Views of the Church

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…the Church as being powerful is common through both pieces, although the power comes through different mean While Fredrick and Innocent never agreed on their views of the Church, the deposition of Fredrick II caused a rift between the state and church. The views of the Church were on two extremes, whereas Fredrick II saw the church as having exceeding its responsibilities, Innocent IV felt that the church has inherent rights superior to the state.