Which statement best describes the actions of the catholic church as new ideas and knowledge began to spread after the reformation?
a) the catholic church encouraged new ideas and ways of thinking as a way of honoring god.
b) the catholic church tried to make peace with the protestants so they could share new ideas.
c) the catholic church realized that better educated people could earn more money and encouraged it.
d) the catholic church discouraged new ideas by forbidding certain books and starting the inquisition.