Question

What were indulgences, as practiced prior to the Reformation?

Answer 1

The Catholic Church permitted the eating of meat on Fridays if paid a specific sum of money.The Church allowed only men to eat cake and other sweets, forbidding the luxury to women and children.A religious figure pardoned one's sins and could reduce the amount of time in purgatory if money was paid to the Church.There was no such practice of selling indulgences.YOU CHOOSE!