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Benefit Of Clergy

Accepted Answer

The middle ages clergy enjoyed a privilege that placed them beyond the rule of the secular courts. If one was accused of a sin, all they had to do is to read a verse in Latin and if done correctly their case would be forwarded to the bishop. It was assumed that the bishop and king would punish the offender by death if he committed an act of felony.

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Back	The middle ages clergy enjoyed a privilege that placed them beyond the rule of the secular courts. If one was accused of a sin, all they had to do is to read a verse in Latin and if done correctly their case would be forwarded to the bishop. It was assumed that the bishop and king would punish the offender by death if he committed an act of felony.

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