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The simple answer to the actual question presented is that absent Eastern Orthodox Christianity, Catholicism was Christiandom. There was no "Catholic" per se. It was all just Christianity, that is as we know it now to be Catholicism. He was a Catholic because virtually everyone in Europe at the time was. I believe what you are getting at is why Martin Luther broke away from the Catholic Church. The simple answer, as taught in classrooms all across the US, is that he abhored "indulgences". Indulgences was the pracitce of paying for penance. That is to say that as a person would go to confession and receive penance, that is the punishment for one's sins here on earth. However there was to be later punishment that would be encurred after death before entrance into Heaven. Indulgences allowed for a person to pay a monetary sum to limit what s/he would have to incurr after death. However, there were many other complaints listed in his ninety-five theses.
What else can I help you with?
Was Martin Luther a protestant?
He is a protestant because he protested the belief of the Catholic church about indulgences.
When martin Luther said my conscience is captive to the word of god he was referring to his belief in?
he was referring to christianity if thats what youre asking :)
What did Martin Luther say that sparked the Protestant Reformation?
Martin Luther sparked the Protestant Reformation by criticizing the Catholic Church's sale of indulgences and calling for reform based on his belief in salvation through faith alone.
What ideas did Martin Luther share with humanist scholars?
Martin Luther shared ideas with humanist scholars such as the importance of individual interpretation of religious texts, the need for reform within the Catholic Church, and the belief in the power of education and critical thinking.
Why did the English religious Reformers purify Christianity?
The Protestant "Reformers" felt that the Catholic Church had some erroneous and abused teachings. Granted there was some abuse with the sale of Indulgences, this should have been (and was) corrected from within the Church, not through schism as Martin Luther and the other "Reformers" did. In addition to this Martin Luther felt that the Catholic Church was in error with their belief in using Sacred Tradition along with Sacred Scripture, and the belief that Good Works were a necessary manifestationof Grace. [Catholics of course do not believe that we are saved by our works, but as it says in James 2:24;26 Faith without works is dead]
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 Rome have the greatest affect on Martin Luther in Driven to Defiance?
In "Driven to Defiance," Rome significantly impacted Martin Luther by embodying the corruption and excesses of the Catholic Church, which fueled his desire for reform. The practices of indulgences and the Church's wealth contrasted sharply with Luther's growing belief in salvation through faith alone. This disillusionment with Rome's authority and moral failings galvanized Luther's resolve to challenge the Church, ultimately leading to the Protestant Reformation. His experiences in Rome deepened his conviction that a return to a more authentic Christianity was necessary.
Who mentions god first outside of biblical belief?
Martin Luther
What was Martin Luther's King political beliefs?
Martin Luther King Junior's political belief was that everyone should be treated the same political wise.
Did The Lutheran Church originate from Martin Luther's reforms?
Yes, the Lutheran Church did originate from the teachings of the Protestant reformer, Martin Luther. The Lutheran Church has many synods, or branches, with each differing slightly in belief. It is important to note that the Lutheran Church today may differ from some of Martin Luther's ideals, as he was one of many reformers or renewers of the Church. Martin Luther had concerns with the immoral practices occurring in the Roman Catholic Church during his time. Today the Roman Catholic Church has abandoned many of those practices.
What were Martin Luther's key ideas that led to the Reformation and how did they impact the Catholic Church and society at the time?
Martin Luther's key ideas that led to the Reformation included the belief in salvation through faith alone, the authority of the Bible over church teachings, and the priesthood of all believers. These ideas challenged the power and practices of the Catholic Church, leading to a split in Christianity. The Reformation had a significant impact on the Catholic Church, leading to reforms within the church and the establishment of new Protestant denominations. It also had broader societal impacts, including changes in politics, education, and the spread of religious freedom.
The religion that challenged the authority of Christianity?
Not really sure what you mean in your word phrasing. If you mean during the period of Roman Catholic Holy Empire, then I would say other Christians challenged their stance/beliefs/authority. The Roman Catholic church slowly became the widespread version of Christianity as the original Jewish Christianity (which, in ancient times was not called "Jewish Christianity" but instead called "The Way"), Orthodox Christianity of the Byzantium Empire and the Gnostics became "heretical" in the evolving Roman Catholic belief system. Over time, the Roman Catholic Empire had changed so much from the original, that Martin Luther (not intending to start a huge mess) gave the church his famous 99 thesis. When people read the Bible for themselves and found out the changes that the Roman Catholic Church had made, many diverse groups rose up to challenge it. Since then, Christianity in general has become more widespread but it isn't the same as before. If you are asking about a non-Christian belief system that challenged the authority of Christianity, there aren't any. Don't misinterpret that- all other belief systems deny (and in a sense, challenge) Christianity's belief system and ideas. But because of the Protestant Reformation, Christianity doesn't have "authority" in government so it can't be challenged.
