Question

What prevented people from simply ignoring the Church and doing as they wished?

Answer 1

When are you talking about? Now? The Middle Ages? What?

Answer 2

yeah. the Middle Ages.

Answer 3

Usually, fear of punishment, either from church authorities or from God.

Answer 4

And (sometimes) a sincere desire to get into heaven and impress God.

Answer 5

thank you so much!

Answer 6

Np. :)

Answer 7

Thats exactly what i needed. do you know what the truce of god would be described as?

Answer 8

No, sorry.

Answer 9

alright. thanks anyways. :)