However, even the fundamental beliefs of Protestantism were lost in the several hundred years of history and now there is no great difference between them and the orthodox catholic church. Although there was another faction born in reminiscence of the old days in order to correct this again, history will just repeat itself.
For this nostalgic faction such things like the common clergy re-marrying, consuming meat and fish meals, and indulging in luxury items such as tea, alcohol and tobacco are prohibited just as it was thousands of years ago.
Protecting the former rigid doctrine, they aim to create a foundation returning to the original faith.
Therefore, a strict doctrine, with the exception of marriage prohibition, was imposed upon their believers.
But, owing these circumstances the number of believers hasn’t increased in reverse which generated contradictions.
The majority of society scowls at the depravity of the clergy.
Even so, if you asked them to protect strict commandments by their own will, the majority of people would disagree to do so.
Although I got all of my knowledge about this area of expertise from Erich-nii-san, this story is depressing by only listening to it. (T/N: Then don’t repeat it, you moron!)
There is really no difference between religion in my previous life and religion in the current world. (BakaG: As claimed by the guy that avoided Church his entire life. Real religion is about Common Decency, Faith, and Love. Do some fact checking before you start condemning entire cultural bodies, Original Author.)
『Cardinal Hohenheim is categorized as member of the less objectionable group within the church, I heard in rumors. Being appointed as duty-free Viscount, he isn’t fussy about receiving donations considering him being a clergyman.』 (Erich)
The likes of imprudent commoners becoming high priests are apparently quite annoying in receiving donation for no matter what they do.
They can’t sever and come clean of their time of suffering due to having to meet the business quota called donations for the sake of rising to the top.
On the other hand, because former nobles and merchants don’t go through such hardships in collecting the necessary donations for advancing in rank, there are unexpectedly quite a few generous people around in the church.
『Watch out for high priests that were commoners.』 (Erich)
This seems to be the common sense of this world.
“I am very proud of my granddaughter. Because she can use Holy healing magic, she is allowed to practice as a nun in this manner.” (Hohenheim)
Since the clergy, women as well as men, can marry as they please in this world, the clergy’s family members are also free to come and go as they wish.
Even if they aren’t proficient in Holy magic like her, there are many children entrusted to the church.
Because there are many nobles who have time for teaching and so forth, they receive an education. For the girls it is training to become a bride in case they get such an offer.
“Holy healing magic, huh? I can only use Holy Light of the Holy magic.” (Wendelin)
“Only being able to use it is already a significant quality. Moreover, can’t you use Water healing magic?” (Hohenheim)
“Well yea (You are quite knowledgeable …)” (Wendelin)
As one should expect of one of the church’s leaders Cardinal Hohenheim I should say, huh?