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His main purpose in challenging the Church with the posting of the 95 theses was that he disagreed with the selling of indulgences. An indulgence is the full or partial forgiveness of mortal sins for payment. These payments were going to the building of St. Peter's Basilica. They were basically get-into-heaven-for-a-price card.
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What did Martin Luther challenge during the renaissance?
because he was a writer about people and a fat buthole
What invention did Martin Luther make?
Martin Luther, the German cleric, did not invent any thing in a physical sense. He openly criticized the Catholic church, and began the Protestant branch of Christianity.
Who is credited with the starting the movement known as the reformation?
Martin Luther
Why was Martin Luther successful?
he stopped segregation and the boycott in georgia
Was the Montgomery bus important to Luther?
yes! the Montgomery bus was very-very important to martin Luther king jr.
What were the punishments for martin Luther for his challenge of the catholic church?
he got arrested
How did Martin Luther King Jr. challenge the pope?
Martin Luther King did not challenge the pope.
Why did martin Luther's challenge become a revolt against the church and not a reformation within the church?
He tried to but they didn't want to hear it.
What Protestant church started from the reforms of Martin Luther?
The protestant church started by Martin Luther was the Lutheran Church.
How did martian Luther King challenge catholic authority and teachings?
It was Martin Luther - not Martin Luther King, he was from Planet Earth - he wasn't Martian, and he challenged the Catholic church by writing his 95 Theses and refusing to withdraw them at the demand of the Pope.
How was Martin Luther involved with the church?
Martin Luther King Jr. was a pastor.
Why was the Catholic Church threatened by Martin Luther?
.Catholic AnswerThe Catholic Church was never "threatened" by Martin Luther.
Who stopped the war with Martin Luther and the Church?
.Catholic AnswerThere was never a "war" with Martin Luther and the Church, the question is not valid.
Who created the Lutheran church?
His followers. I have been raised Lutheran and I have learned that Martin Luther's original intentions were not at all to break with the Catholic church, he in fact encouraged his followers not to break from the church, he just wanted to change the corruptness of it and focus more on the Bible. The way I understand it to be is that Martin Luther's followers (not Martin Luther, it was after his death) broke from the Catholic church because they recognized the strength of the church itself and were insulted by the fact that the Catholic church excommunicated Luther.
What were the punishments imposed on Martin Luther for his challenge of Catholic teachings and practices?
1. He was excommunicated from the Catholic Church. 2. He was (later) declared an outlaw.
Was Martin Luther King jr named after Martin Luther of Germany?
Martin Luther King Jr's father, Martin Luther King, was named after Martin Luther. Martin Luther King Jr was named after his father.
What church did Martin Luther King Jr help lead in 1960?
Martin Luther King Jr helped lead a church in Atlanta. Martin Luther King Jr was co-pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist Church, where his father was the pastor.
