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Was Martin Luther primarily responsible for the Reformation?

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History has affirmed that yes, he is primarily responsible, but that does not mean solely responsible. Martin Luther would have executed (more than likely burned at the stake) for heresy if it were not for many other factors. read more

Martin Luther was the first of many who responded. Unfortunately, for various reasons, Luther’s reforms were not able to be accepted in the Church as it was—many of his ideas have been eventually accepted by the Catholic Church, but other have not—and between he and his opponents, matters grew until break was inevitable. read more

Martin Luther is one of the most influential figures in Western history. His writings were responsible for fractionalizing the Catholic Church and sparking the Protestant Reformation. read more

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