Regarding the historical context and religious landscape in which the reformation took place in europe during the 16th century, point out the correct alternatives. the catholic church prohibited profit and interest loans, hindering business transactions and enriching merchants. in europe, many jews acted as bankers, because in judaism there is no impediment to financial practices involving interest loans. c- the reformation can be considered the process of division of european christianity that led to the formation of protestantism. d. the catholic church had strict deliberations on interest lending and profit. however, it sold sacred objects and indulgences, thus motivating much criticism from its members against the institution. the practice of profit was accepted by the catholic church, a fact that led many members of judaism to join members of the clergy to open banks.