What did the Church consider to be an important failure of feudalism during the Middle Ages? Serfs often took advantage of their lords . Lords often treated their serfs poorly Lords ignored their obligation to educate their serfs Feudalism caused conflict between rival lords

The Church considered the poor treatment of serfs by their lords to be an important failure of feudalism during the Middle Ages. It believed that lords had an obligation to treat their serfs justly and provide for their well-being. The Church often preached about the need for lords to be fair and compassionate towards their serfs and to fulfill their responsibilities as feudal lords.