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What were Martin Luther's reasons for protesting the Catholic Church?
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∙ 11y ago
Martin Luther, a monk teaching at the University of Wittenberg in Saxony, said that he "hated this God who punished sinners", and turned to The Bible which he re-interpreted to say that man's salvation was not by acts of penance and repentance, but by faith alone.
His initial aim was to reform the use of indulgences, rather than to abolish them. At this time, Pope Leo X needed money to finalise the construction of St Peter's in Rome and planned to declare indulgences for all who contributed. Among those who replied to Luther's theses was Prierias, Master of the Papal Palace, who declared any challenge to the sale of indulgences heretical. Luther refused to retract and appealed to the Pope and to a General Council.
He also attacked the doctrine of transubstantiation, and the withholding of the Sacrament from the laity.
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∙ 8y agoMartin Luther, a monk teaching at the University of Wittenberg in Saxony, said that he "hated this God who punished sinners", and turned to The Bible which he re-interpreted to say that man's salvation was not by acts of penance and repentance, but by faith alone.
His initial aim was to reform the use of indulgences, rather than to abolish them. At this time, Pope Leo X needed money to finalise the construction of St Peter's in Rome and planned to declare indulgences for all who contributed. Among those who replied to Luther's theses was Prierias, Master of the Papal Palace, who declared any challenge to the sale of indulgences heretical. Luther refused to retract and appealed to the Pope and to a General Council.
He also attacked the doctrine of transubstantiation, and the withholding of the Sacrament from the laity.
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∙ 11y agohe believed that God's mercy transcended the need for good works; everyone is responsible for their own salvation. There is no need for an ordained priest to convey grace through Sacraments.
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What was church reform?
It is the protesting to the teaching of the church particularly Catholic.
What was Luthers action Christian Humanism?
Luther castigated some of the teaching of the Catholic Church
Luthers Actions Where What?
His original intention was only to reform the Roman Catholic Church, but his actions led to a split of the Church, dividing it into the Protestant and Catholic branches.
Why do you think people who left the Catholic Church called themselves Protestants?
The people were protesting some corrupt practices in the Catholic Church.
What was the name of Martin Luthers Challenge of the Catholic Church?
They were known as the 95 Theses, you may view them at the link below.
Who were the Protestants protesting?
They were "protestant" to many, though not all, of the policies and creeds of Catholic church in general.
What religious organization was the reformer of the Protestant Reformation protesting against?
The Roman Catholic Church (precisely, against its abuses).
In the Catholic Church tradition what are the good reasons for divorcing a wedded wife?
The Catholic Church does not recognize or allow divorce.
What changes was John Knox looking for in the Catholic Church?
Roman Catholic AnswerHe wasn't, he was a contemporary of Martin Luther, but by the time he left tudoring and took up protesting it was against the Established Church of England, which by that time was Anglican.
What were the Luddites protesting about?
Martin Luther, generally considered the originator of Protestantism, was (very generally speaking) protesting the teachings and practices of the Roman Catholic Church.
What was martin luthers crimes against the church?
Heresy
Why does the Catholic church not allow other Christians to partake in communion?
Because one of the reasons for receiving Holy Communion in the Catholic Church is to publicly show your communion with the Catholic Church. Non-Catholics are not in communion with the Catholic Church and therefore cannot receive Holy Communion.
