Protestant Reformation notes
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European History [1]
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Review for Exam 9/14/10 8:28 AM Protestantism- protesting the catholic faith Faults of the Catholic church: Simony Selling of indulgences: selling a way out of purgatory Multiple benefices Plentitude of goodness Many were illiterate Many were not celibate Luther: Doesn?t believe that the church should make laws that are not in the bible Thinks that priests should not have to stay single Believed in a more direct connection with God Writes 95 thesis and nails it to the church door Salvation is not from good works or from sacrament, it is only from faith Luther?s beliefs: Priesthood of all believers Celibacy should be abolished Bible is the ultimate authority Only the grace of God brings salvation (aka fasting confession ect are useless)