During middle ages breaking a canon law was different from breaking a governmental law because the Church had the power to banish a person from the religious community if it so desired.
A person's membership in the Catholic Church may be restricted or terminated (excommunicated) for violating canon law, depending on the circumstances.
Many people felt that being excommunicated would consign them to hell for all eternity because they were unable to participate in the sacraments, or sacred ceremonies of the church, or obtain a Christian burial.
What is canon law?
Although it occasionally refers to the law of other religious groups, particularly Islam, the phrase "canon law" typically refers to the law of the Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches. The word "canon" is derived from the Greek word, which means a rule or measure and was originally an architectural device. The collection of sacred texts that have been officially recognised as having been inspired by God is known as the canon of sacred Scripture. A saint is said to be canonised when he is added to the list of saints; in the Anglican and Roman Catholic religions, a member of a cathedral chapter is referred to as a canon. Canons also refer to the decisions made by church councils.
What is governmental law?
Government Laws include any applicable laws, rules, regulations, and security directives issued by any federal, state, local, or other government authorities, including those enacted during or as a result of a national emergency, war, civil disturbance, or any terrorist action.
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