Many important ideas were developed during the renaissance. They helped Italy and a wide range of European countries develop and drift away from the beliefs of the Catholic Church during the beginning of the fifteenth and end of the sixteenth century. They also have helped develop today's society. During the renaissance people had the idea of focusing on human achievements and potential instead of religious themes such as the human soul. This interest on humanity …showed first 75 words of 428 total…

…showed last 75 words of 428 total…would send them straight to hell. The Church wanted humans to live simple lives without the emphasis of luxury and pleasure. They believed that this was leading people away from God. The renaissance brought much change to society during the fifteenth and sixteenth century. Many new and positive ideas were developed. Huge advances were developed in science, art and many other aspects of society. The renaissance was one of the most influential times in history.