Prompt: •Think about how you felt about “buying a better grade”. How would you feel about “buying a better reputation with God”? Would you do it? How would you feel about other people doing it? If people were allowed to do this today, what are some potential problems that could arise? (75 Words)
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Prompt:• Think about how you felt about “buying
a better grade”. How would you feel about “buying a better reputation with God”? Would you do it? How would you feel about other people doing it? If people were allowed to do this today, what are some potential problems that could arise? (75 Words)
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What were the events that led to The Protestant Reformation?
1300 – 1570 CE
Martin Luther: The Protestant Reformation
Definitions
ProtestTo express strong objection
ReformTo improve by correcting errors
Problems in the Church
• Corruption
• Political Conflicts
Corruption
• The Church raised money through practices like simony and selling indulgences.
Advantages of Buying Indulgences
Go Directly to Heaven!
• Do not go to Hell!• Do not go to Purgatory!• Get through Purgatory faster!• Do not pass Go!
• Summarize the information covered so far with your neighbor.
2 minutes
• Write a summary in your notes.
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Calls for Reform
• John Wycliffe (1330-1384)– Questioned the authority of
the pope
• Jan Hus (1370-1415)– Criticized the vast wealth of
the Church
• Desiderius Erasmus (1469-1536)– Attacked corruption in the
Church
Martin Luther
Chain of Events• As you read pages 48 through 50, create a
“Chain of Events” that led to the Protestant Reformation.
What Happened Next?
The Catholic Church was the most powerful force in the world.
Who was Martin Luther?• Born in Germany in
1483.
• After surviving a violent storm, he vowed to become a monk.
• Lived in the city of Wittenberg.
• Died in 1546.
Luther Looks for Reforms• Luther criticized
Church practices, like selling indulgences.
• He wanted to begin a discussion within the Church about the true path to salvation.
• He nailed his Ninety-Five Theses, or arguments, to the door of Wittenberg cathedral for all to see.
Protestant Teaching:Justification by Faith Alone
• The Bible is the only source of truth.
• People can read and understand the Bible themselves.
• Salvation comes only through faith in Christ.
Luther’s Bible
The Printing Press• Luther’s ideas spread
quickly with the help of the printing press.
• Luther’s supporters distributed copies of his speeches and essays far and wide.
• Millions of people sided with Luther against the Roman Catholic Church.
Excommunication
• Pope Leo X demanded that Luther recant 41 of his Ninety-Five Theses.
• In January 1521, Luther was excommunicated from the Church.
Excommunication
• Luther was brought before the Diet of Worms.
• "Unless I am convinced by Scripture and plain reason - I do not accept the authority of the popes and councils, for they have contradicted each other - my conscience is captive to the Word of God. I cannot and I will not recant anything for to go against conscience is neither right nor safe. God help me. Amen."