Martin Luther

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This well-researched paper details the life and accomplishments of Martin Luther who believed that a series of near-death experiences led him to understand the transitory nature of life and encouraged him to devote his life to the spiritual commitments of the Christian Church. This paper also focuses on the German reformist's conflict with the Catholic church over the issue of indulgences. This paper contains historical dates and facts relevant to Luther's religious career and influence over the church during the 16th century.

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"By 1517, Luther had begun to see through the practice of soliciting indulgences and he began criticizing it as a method which supported the moral complacency of the general population. Instead of praying directly to God for the remission of their sins, the people were allowing their money to pray for them. Instead of taking a good, hard look at their own morals and behaviors, the people were essentially paying the Pope to recognize their errors and beg God's forgiveness for them. At this point Luther believed that the Pope was correct in imposing penalties for sins. However, he questioned the legion authority of the Pope, an authority which would allow him to convince God to pardon the sins of the masses."

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