Some people cite the growth of the industrialist age as being a direct result of protestantism entrenching itself in states where the RCC had been ousted and/or declined in popularity.
The so called puritan work ethic (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protestant_work_ethic) is where some argue that modern capitalism originated.
I've not come to a conclusion on it as I haven't studied it. Interesting theory, though.
The so called puritan work ethic (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protestant_work_ethic) is where some argue that modern capitalism originated.
I've not come to a conclusion on it as I haven't studied it. Interesting theory, though.