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We approve of Martin Luther’s actions towards the church, because he stood up for what he believed in and was not afraid to open a new door.  He was also not afraid to have his own opinion outside of the Catholic Church which was unheard of to openly doubt in that time period. Martin Luther would approve of how certain historians portray him depending their bias. If they had a Catholic background, they would most likely believe that Luther was a heretic. Others believed he was courageous for standing up for what he believed by creating his own religion based on what he knew and studied about the bible. A lot of people supported his beliefs which is why Lutheranism is still a religion today.

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Because he was now a heretic, he had to hide away in Wartburg Castle for 10 months.

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He translated the Bible into German which showed that he was actually super smart. He did this so all people could read it and interpret it for themselves not just the church.

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On All Saints Day Eve, he was 33 years old when he posted the 95 Theses on the door of the church. He was speaking out about his views on Catholicism. One point Martin Luther made was that the pope should not be the head of the church; the pope's authority is purely human invention, and the council can mess up so the bible should be the main source of authority. Another point made was that one can earn salvation by faith alone and not on just good deeds. He made these two arguments along with many other disagreements.

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Luther began to realize that the Church members were corrupt. Martin Luther did not approve of John Tetzel selling indulgences with permission from Pope Leo X just to get money so they could build St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.

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Martin luther was almost struck by lightening when he decided to become a monk and study theology

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The Letters of Paul showed Luther that God was loving and offers forgiveness.

"Beautiful music is the art of the prophets that can calm the agitations of the soul; it is one of the most magnificent and delightful presents God has given us."

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Diet at Worms(1521)

"I cannot and will not recant anything, for to go against conscience is neither right nor safe. Here I stand, I can do no other, so help me God. Amen."

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A near death experience caused Martin Luther to join the Augustinian friars of Erfurt monastery

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He called Martin Luther a heretic and kicked him out of the Church.

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An animated music video about the life and times of 16th century protestant reformer Martin Luther.

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The Holy Roman Emperor ordered that everything Martin wrote be burned.

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"I have held many things in my hands, and I have lost them all; but whatever I have placed in God's hands, that I still possess."

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Katharina von Bora was a nun that left her convent because she was inspired by Luther's teachings. Then, they got married.

"There is no more lovely, friendly and charming relationship, communion or company than a good marriage."

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"God writes the Gospel not in the Bible alone, but also on trees, and in the flowers and clouds and stars."

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The monument will be placed in Wittenberg, Germany in front of the Wittenberg Castle Church. This location is significant to Martin Luther because this Castle is where he posted the 95 Theses to the door.