how did the persistence of institutions like the church pervade the lives of ordinary individuals in what ways was this both a positive and a negative influence
Consider the structure of social and personal life during the “middle ages.” How did the persistence of institutions like the church pervade the lives of ordinary individuals? In what ways was this both a positive and a negative influence?
Do any similar large-scale institutions affect our lives today? What positive and negative impacts do they exert over us, individually and collectively? How might we establish control over our own lives in spite of these broader influences?