Monks+and+Monasteries

= Monks and Monasteries =

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The Benedictines were one of the most influential order of monks in the Middle Ages. They were so influential that most religous orders of the west originated from Benedictine Monasticism. the Rules of St. Benedict had routine of prayer and work, that involved reading from the Bible and planting vegetation.The rule spread all the way to Rome, England and many other European countries. Benedictine monks played many roles in Medieval society. People called them 'black monks" because of the way they dressed which differentiated them from other monks who wore white. People saw them as "spiritual warriors" who fought important battles, and believed the safety of society and spiritual welfare depended in the monks prayers. The Benedictines had large significance in the Middle Ages. CH Works Cited
 * “Benedictines.” The Middle Ages. Ed. William Jordan. Vol. 1. New York : Scharles Scriber’s Son, 1996. 82-84. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Web. 5 May 2010.

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Ever wonder how Benedictines effected the world today, did you ever wonder what they did in their spare time. Do you think that hippies were like them in a way. Benedictine monks were a calm and peaceful people. They were revered to as Black Monks. Hippies were the peace people who were lay back and cared for the world. The Monks grew from a Christian Monastic. Hippies followed the earths' rules in their time. Monks only practiced at the St. Benedicts monastery but had to flee because of invading french Monastery. Hippies would start protests about the government not being fair, so the police force would chase them away from the protest. Monks ideas spread through the help of the Pope and a Feudal lord. Hippies got their message out by communicating with other hippies and spreading the message of peace. Benedictines work in communities for leaders and church officials. Hippies worked with other Hippies in the cause of better good. Monks played an important role in Education and Teachings. Hippies played a role in having peace with one another and loving not fighting. In between 1200 and 1500 A.D. the monks influence began to drop because of bad factors. Hippies influence began to fall when the government had more power and easily stopped the Hippies protest. That's the life style and how Benedictine Monks and Hippies are alike. TJM

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 * Jordan. “Benedictines.” The Middle Ages. Ed. Ed William and William Jordan. None ed. Vol. 1. New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1996. 82-84. Gale Virtual Refrence Library. Web. 3 May 2010.

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Did you ever wonder about religion in the middle ages? Well, if you're thinking,"Oh my gosh! Yes, I have!! I was totally just thinking about that!" then today is your very lucky day because I am here to tell you about monks and monasteries. Monks back then were called Black monks because they wore black robes. The monks developed a new more up to date religion called Rule St. Benedict. That is how the black monks were known as the Benedictines. The practice spread from Rome to England and soon all of Europe. It slowly overruled all other religions. Eventually, everyone started to look up to the Benedictines so these monks usually took up really important positions like royal advisers and financial officials. most of the rich and royal people were Benedictines as well. Back then, people would rely on them for their good welfare by prayers. However, the Benedictines lost power. One reason for their decline was the FRIARS that was a more influencing, dramatic force that everyone then turned to. Also, people that weren't monks started to compete them for jobs that only the monks used to have a chance for. Lastly, the Benedictines couldn't afford to recruit any new monks-in-training. Well kids, that's the basic story of religion in the middle ages! Hope you enjoyed it!! KL Works Cited
 * “Benedictines.” The Middle Ages. Ed. William Jordan. Vol. 1. New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1996. 82-84. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Web. 5 May 2010.

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