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Why did the pope wait to excommunicate Martin Luther?
He waited, because Luther had many people's attention and sympathies. The pope was hoping to pressure Luther to recant, so that his sympathizers would run to the Church of the pope. If Luther was excommunicated outright, those "followers" would likely stay with Luther and reject the imposed papal authority. When Luther was clear that he maintained his stand, he was excommunicated and many Christians went with him.
Why did marten Luther tolorture himself?
Martin Luther did not intentionally seek torture; rather, he engaged in severe self-discipline and ascetic practices, believing they would lead to spiritual growth and repentance for his sins. He sought to achieve a deeper connection with God, feeling that such suffering could help him attain righteousness. However, Luther eventually recognized that faith and God's grace were the true paths to salvation, leading him to reject these extreme practices. His journey emphasized the importance of faith over works in achieving a relationship with God.
How did martin Luther influence the world?
I don't think you really need to ask this. I mean just look outside. Look at who's president. EVERYTHING. Look how many rights Martin Luther King Jr. gave African Americans today. The first Black President. African Americans can vote. People don't look at a person's skin they judge them by who they really are. These all are rights that Martin Luther King Jr. helped with. If it wasn't for the Civil Right Movement and Martin Luther King Jr. none of this would be happening today.
What church did the Protestants reject during the Reformation?
The Catholic Church
How were heretics punished during the reformation?
AnswerIt might be discommunication from the church. Or at least that is what happened to Martin Luther. The word is "excommunication" and can be overturned as in the case of the Lefebvrite bishops who were excommunicated by Pope John Paul II and reinstated into the fold of the Roman Catholic Church by Pope Benedict XVI even though they reject both the Vatican II Council and the pope's authority and one of them is a Holocaust denier.
Did Luther reject 7 sacraments?
Yes, Martin Luther rejected the Roman Catholic Church's recognition of seven sacraments, affirming only two: baptism and the Eucharist (Communion). He believed that these two were explicitly instituted by Christ in the Scriptures. Luther viewed the other five sacraments—confirmation, penance, anointing of the sick, holy orders, and matrimony—as human traditions rather than divine mandates. This was part of his broader critique of the Church's authority and practices during the Reformation.
Why did the pope wait to excommunicate Martin Luther?
He waited, because Luther had many people's attention and sympathies. The pope was hoping to pressure Luther to recant, so that his sympathizers would run to the Church of the pope. If Luther was excommunicated outright, those "followers" would likely stay with Luther and reject the imposed papal authority. When Luther was clear that he maintained his stand, he was excommunicated and many Christians went with him.
Why did Luther reject the Church's doctrine that good deeds and work led to salvation?
He believed that faith alone would provide salvation
Why did marten Luther tolorture himself?
Martin Luther did not intentionally seek torture; rather, he engaged in severe self-discipline and ascetic practices, believing they would lead to spiritual growth and repentance for his sins. He sought to achieve a deeper connection with God, feeling that such suffering could help him attain righteousness. However, Luther eventually recognized that faith and God's grace were the true paths to salvation, leading him to reject these extreme practices. His journey emphasized the importance of faith over works in achieving a relationship with God.
How did martin Luther influence the world?
I don't think you really need to ask this. I mean just look outside. Look at who's president. EVERYTHING. Look how many rights Martin Luther King Jr. gave African Americans today. The first Black President. African Americans can vote. People don't look at a person's skin they judge them by who they really are. These all are rights that Martin Luther King Jr. helped with. If it wasn't for the Civil Right Movement and Martin Luther King Jr. none of this would be happening today.
Why did Martin Luther promote anti semitism?
Martin Luther was a horrible anti-semite and this showed through in most of his writings. It probably influenced his decision to leave Catholicism as Catholicism is firmly based on Judaism, and considers the entire Old Testament as relevant to Christian life, and fulfilled in Our Blessed Lord, Jesus Christ. Martin Luther did more than reject the Old Testament, he rejected the Ten Commandments and the entire moral and ethical basis for Christianity.
What church did the Protestants reject during the Reformation?
The Catholic Church
How were heretics punished during the reformation?
AnswerIt might be discommunication from the church. Or at least that is what happened to Martin Luther. The word is "excommunication" and can be overturned as in the case of the Lefebvrite bishops who were excommunicated by Pope John Paul II and reinstated into the fold of the Roman Catholic Church by Pope Benedict XVI even though they reject both the Vatican II Council and the pope's authority and one of them is a Holocaust denier.
What book of the new testament did Luther especially reject?
St. Johns Epistle
What is the name of the religious movement in Europe during the 1500s that broke away from the Catholic Church?
The revolt is referred to as the Reformation, an attempt by Christian groups to reject some practices that had developed in the Roman Catholic faith.
Did the Church of England reject most of Catholic rituals and traditions?
the Calvinists
Why do Mormons reject the POPE?
Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly called the "Mormon" church) reject the Pope because they aren't Catholic. Only Catholics follow the Pope.
