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Why did Luther disagree with Johann tetzels view on indulgences?
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∙ 7y ago
He found the idea of indulgences repugnant.
Indulgences were a shameful way of collecting money for the Church. The idea was that you could lessen your time in purgatory by donating money to the Church. You could basically "buy" your way into Heaven.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agopersonal opinion- I believe he did not understand what an indulgence is. Most people- including history books associate "indulgences" with having to pay. This is not true. In Catholic Doctrine there are many kinds of indulgences- the most common of which is prayer, [ and maybe dedicating a Mass].
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∙ 14y agoCause only God can clear you from sins. The Roman Catholic Church also makes a big profit off of it also.
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∙ 13y agoMartin Luther believed that one could not buy their way into heaven and thought the advertising of indulgences was unethical.
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∙ 11y agoHe thought that the Church had too much power and we rich while the people were poor. He felt that the Church should not have so much power so he wrote his 99 theses
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Who is someone famous who did something they didn't have to do?
Martin Luther. He did not have to challenge the Catholic Church. However, he did so, due to his belief that some of its practices were corrupt (e.g. the sale of indulgences).
How did Frederick help the cause?
Although not a protestant himself at first, Frederick the Wise: 1) Made Luther a professor at a new university he founded at Wittenberg 2)Tolerated Luther's objections against papal indulgences. 3) Negotiated an amnesty for Luther at an enquiry into Luther's beliefs at the Diet of Worms chaired by Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor on behalf of the pope. 4) Took Luther into 'protective custody' after Luther was condemned at the diet of Worms by Charles (and thus the pope) 5) Allowed the publication and distribution of Luther's arguments throughout Saxony and beyond. 6) Gave confidence to other 'Electors' and German princes to question the total authority of Rome.
What is the birth name of Luther Elliss?
Luther Elliss's birth name is Luther John Elliss.
When was Robert Luther born?
Robert Luther was born in 1822.
Who was superman's main enemy?
Lex Luthor
What action by Johann tetzel upset Luther and led to the ninety five these?
The fact that Johann tetzel sold indulgences upset Luther because he thought they were dumb
Who was the person sent to wittenberg to sell letters of indulgences?
The Dominican Friar Johann Tetzel.
Who was john tetzel and what did he do to anger Luther?
Johann Tetzel was a German, a Dominican priest who went about preaching about indulgences. He angered Luther by claiming seriously more than the Roman Catholic Church actually taught about indulgences, almost to the point of saying people could buy their way into Heaven.
What was the practice that Luther protested the practice of selling indulgences?
Luther protested the practice of selling indulgences. what was that practice?
What was that practice Luther protested the practice of selling indulgences?
Luther protested the practice of selling indulgences. what was that practice?
luther protested the practice of selling indulgences. what was that practice?
Luther protested the practice of selling indulgences. what was that practice?
German monk who attacked indulgences?
That would be Martin Luther
What were Johann Tetzel's beliefs?
Johann Tetzel was perhaps the most famous saleman for indulgences in the 16th century. He worked for Bishop Albert in southern Germany, selling indulgences, (which are documents made by the Catholic Church to give forgiveness of sins and less time in pergatory in exchange for money). He used all kinds of misleading advertising and gimics to sell indulgences, and it was his actions that enraged Martin Luther to write the 95 theses. As for his beliefs, he was a staunch Catholic who probably thought he was doing god's work by selling indulgences to help fund the construction of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
What denounced abuse of indulgences in his 95 theses?
Luther
What language did Martin Luther protest the indulgences?
latin
Who was the Catholic pope that sold indulgences?
Pope Leo X was accused by Martin Luther of selling indulgences or allowing the sale of indulgences.
What was the practice Luther protested of selling indulgence?
Luther protested the practice of selling indulgences. what was that practice?
