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Martin Luther Joins Augustinian Monastery: July 2, 1505

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Martin Luther Joins Augustinian Monastery: July 2, 1505

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Martin Luther becomes stuck in a thunder storm while riding on horseback. Luther vows he will devote his life to God if he does not die in the storm. He joins the Augustinian Monastery after surviving.

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Martin Luther was sent to Rome by the Monastery to deliver legal documents. When he arrives he is appalled by what he sees. This is where he is exposed to the truths of the Catholic Church.

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Martin Luther Sees Tetzel Selling Indulgences: 1517

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Martin Luther Sees Tetzel Selling Indulgences: 1517

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Martin Luther witnesses the tragedy that is the selling of indulgences. He is disgusted at the lies that the Catholic church is selling. He believes one may achieve salvation by his faith not by a certificate. This event is what makes him decide to write his 95 Theses.

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Martin Luther Posts His 95 Theses: October 31, 1517

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Martin Luther Posts His 95 Theses: October 31, 1517

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Martin Luther posts his 95 Theses, attacking the Catholic Church and its selling of indulgences. This is soon spread to the mass public through the invention of the Printing Press. This event is the origin of the Protestant Reformation.

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Martin Luther defended his doctrines in front of Emperor Charles V. He could not recant his believes and oppositions against the Catholic church. He was excommunicated from the church after this occurrence.

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Martin Luther Returns to Wittenberg: 1522

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Martin Luther Returns to Wittenberg: 1522

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Martin Luther returns to Wittenberg despite the threats against his life. Luther realizes the reform movement initiated by his writings had grown beyond his influence. It had become a political cause rather than theological.

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Martin Luther condemns the Peasant Revolts. He supports the lords because he believed the rulers were controlled by God. This is where he gains support by some of the princes.

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This is where it is determined that religion is chose by the local ruler. Martin Luther's battle of overcoming the catholic church has finally been documented as legal.Rulers are allowed to choose between Catholic and Lutheran.