Martin Luther’s An Appeal To The Ruling Class Of German Nationality As To The Amelioration Of The State Of Christendom
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In Martin Luther’s “An Appeal to the Ruling Class of German Nationality as to the Amelioration of the State of Christendom” he states that the Roman Church is altering the truth that is stated in the Bible. Luther states three examples to prove his point. First he states that at all times ....
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.... and secular classes] except insofar as they do different work.” Therefore, all men are equal no matter their class, and the popes, bishops, priests, princes, and lords are only people appointed to rule. Luther undermines the first wall, and further weakens the Church by striking the second.
The pope’s duty is to interpret the Holy Scriptures. The people follow the pope because he has a sincere understanding of the Bible. However there is no proof that the pope has the greatest un ....
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