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Indulgences were pardons sold by the Catholic Church to reduce punishment for sins. During the Reformation era, the sale of indulgences sparked criticism from reformers like Martin Luther, leading to a split in the Church and the rise of Protestantism. This controversy challenged the authority of the Church and contributed to the spread of new religious ideas and practices.

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