A problem within the church was simony, or
a. appointment of one's relatives to church positions.
b. selling of absolution for sin in advance of committing it.
c. non-celibate clergy.
d. buying and selling of ecclesiastical appointments.
e. inclusion of non-ordained personnel in church services.
ANSWER:
d
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