During that time, Luther thought the Catholic Church had become corrupt. He didn't so much object to the teachings as much as the practices themselves. He attempted to bring the church back to what it was, but the church rejected his ideas and he was ex-communicated.
Roman Catholic AnswerLuther was an extremely disturbed individual who left his Order without obtaining permission, broke all of his solemn vows which he had taken with knowledge of the consequences of such an action. At first he didn't so much object to any teachings of the Church as to a) what he perceived as teachings (and this is problematic as the Augustianians are known for their education in St. Augustine's teaching and Luther was apparently quite ignorant of more than one of his teachings) and b) the teachings of a few individuals who were preaching in Germany which was not approved by the Church.In other words, he was objecting to practices of a few isolated individuals who, themselves, were not following Catholic teaching. Later on in life, Luther objected to any teachings which contradicted the way in which he, himself, wanted to live - read "in sin" so he came up with his own brand of Christianity as a way to save himself while not following Christ and His teachings.
The first Protestant denomination that emerged after the Catholic Church was the Lutheran Church, which was founded by Martin Luther in the early 16th century. Luther's teachings and his criticism of certain practices of the Catholic Church led to the Reformation and the establishment of the Lutheran Church.
Roman Catholic AnswerLuther's teachings did NOT cause a split in the Catholic Church. Luther's teachings tore many people away from the Church due to the rulers who wanted to be free of constraints they were under in the Catholic Church. When a prince apostatised from the faith, his people better go with him! Luther's teachings did spark the counter-Reformation which caused a flowering of religious vocations, new religious orders, and great fervor in the Catholic people.
Roman Catholic AnswerLuther's teachings did NOT cause a split in the Catholic Church. Luther's teachings tore many people away from the Church due to the rulers who wanted to be free of constraints they were under in the Catholic Church. When a prince apostatised from the faith, his people better go with him! Luther's teachings did spark the counter-Reformation which caused a flowering of religious vocations, new religious orders, and great fervor in the Catholic people.
his teaching was that you could be religious or not be that religious
The core theological difference is Luther believed in salvation by faith alone and the Catholic Church believed in salvation by faith plus works.
NO. It is a Christian Protestant religion based on the teachings of Martin Luther who broke with the Catholic church.
Martin Luther.
By detailing them in his infamous 95 Theses.
No. Given the inherent flaws in the Roman Catholic Church and their teachings, Luther was able to open the doorway to the protestant church.
1. He was excommunicated from the Catholic Church. 2. He was (later) declared an outlaw.
Martin Luther believed that the Catholic Church's authority was not absolute and that individuals could interpret the Bible for themselves, rather than relying solely on the Church's teachings. He challenged the Church's practices and beliefs, leading to the Protestant Reformation.
Because they protested gainst te Catholic Churches Teachings and Practices. His teachings formed the basis of the Lutheran Church.