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What did Zwingli notably promote in his teachings regarding clergy?

  • Celibacy

  • Wealth accumulation

  • Clerical marriage

  • Total seclusion

Answer

Huldrych Zwingli was a Swiss Protestant reformer who rejected the Catholic Church's teachings and practices. One of the most notable of Zwingli's teachings was his promotion of clerical marriage. Zwingli believed that clergy should be allowed to marry, just like any other person. He argued that this would help to bring the church closer to the people and make it more relevant to their everyday lives.
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