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Corruption in the Catholic Church 1450-1520

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Corruption in the Catholic Church 1450-1520

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Since most of the popes at that time appeared to be more engaged in Italian politics and worldly matters than the actual spiritual world, Christian Humanists, some leaders, and others from outside the church wanted reform in the Catholic Church. People needed to have their souls saved, and the church grasped this opportunity to increase its power and money.

People started honoring relics to the church in order to obtain indulgences because they were so desperate for salvation.

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He was a Catholic monk who studied the true source of salvation which allowed him to develop the theory supporting the idea that salvation results from faith in God. Additionally, he condemned all of the corrupt practices of the Catholic Church.

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Out of frustration and disappointment at the increasing corruption in the Catholic Church, Martin Luther eventually wrote his 95 theses. The printing and distribution of this critique of the Catholic Church's actions throughout Germany was enormous.

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Luther tried to publicly break his ties to the Catholic Church. He had a conversation with the German princess in an attempt to change the German Catholic Church. He also criticized the church's sacrament system because he believed it had weakened the gospel's reputation. Only the Communion was kept.

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Martin Luther was denied entrance in the Catholic Church and disgraced by the pope. Martin refused to accept his removal from all significant Church duties, despite the emperor's best efforts to encourage him to do so.

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Martin ready to see Jesus Crist, but Fred said nu-uh boi you still livin' to make history.

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Martin was prepared for execution when Frederick III decided it would be cruel and ordered him to go into hiding until the situation had passed.

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The peasants urged Luther to contribute to their cause, but he stood with the nobles because he believed that God had chosen the rulers to maintain the peace required to spread the gospel.

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The difference between Germans and Christians was over by this accord. This gave people the option of choosing either Lutheranism or Catholicism.