Renaissacnce+Discussion

What is the connection between the renaissance and the movements that followed it: the protestant reformation, European exploration, and scientific revolution?

The protestant reformation was in many ways sparked by the renaissance and it's new philosphy and ideals. People under the influence of the new renaissance ideas, witnessed the stranglehold that the church held on them, and on the entire political system of the time. Realizing this, they took action, and the protestant reformation began to gain influence. This new liberating attitude in Europe brought on a wave of curiosity and exploration. The scientific reformation, and European exploration was the result. Prior to the renaissance, scientific research could be condemned as blasphemy, but as thinking became more liberal with the renaissance, science was accepted and eventually flourished during the scientific revolution where many new discoveries and inventions were made. Exploration into the uncharted territories of the world went underway, as the surge of curiosity brought on by the renaissance caused many to wonder what lay beyond the horizon. Combined with the exploration, the scientific revolution, and the protestant reformation, the renaissance ended up playing a distinct and effective role in bringing Europe out of the dark ages, and delivering modern changes that would change Europe forever...