How did the Sic et non, Magna Carta, and the 95 theses challenge royal authority?
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Asked by dco123 - Mon Jun 4 19:18:51 2007 - Royalty - 1 Answers - Comments

A. There are a number of popular misconceptions about Magna Carta, such as that it was the first document to limit the power of an English king by law (it was not the first, and was partly based on the Charter of Liberties); that it in practice limited the power of the king (it mostly did not in the Middle Ages); and that it is a single static document (it is a variety of documents referred to under a common name).
Answered by Q and A beast - Mon Jun 4 19:22:35 2007

How did the church initially react to the printing and dissemination of Luther's 95 Theses in Wittenberg?
Q. How did the church initially react to the printing and dissemination of Luther's 95 Theses in Wittenberg? Why did they have such a strong appeal in Germany?
Asked by itsjoker85 - Sun Oct 25 01:25:29 2009 - History - 2 Answers - Comments

A. Well, they excommunicated him (kicked him out for life)... I suspect that Germans had a strong reaction in his favor because, as many theologians will tell you, many of his his 95 grievances were legit and correct. Keep in mind that the Catholic Church's governing body was pretty corrupt at the time, and also had a lot of political clout. Mr. Luther was looking to correct this just as much as he was their interpretation of the Bible.
Answered by Kelsey - Sun Oct 25 01:39:05 2009

What if martin luther didn't post the 95 theses on the church door?
Q. Would the Reformation have had happened?
Asked by bumblebee - Wed Apr 1 01:20:01 2009 - Religion & Spirituality - 5 Answers - Comments

A. I think so. Luther's revolt wasn't out of the clear blue sky. Protestantism was building for a long time. It started with reform movements that founded houses like the Benedictines, which originally started as an attempt to reclaim Jesus's way of doing things. Unfortunately the new orders became rich and fat and corrupt, and new movements rose. Then people started to get more impatient about it all (maybe the multiple Popes thing had something to do with it), and heretical sects arose. The Cathars in Bohemia and modern-day southern France got stomped in the Albigensian "crusade". Later on, Wycliffe and Hus came on. They could have been the start of full-born Protestantism, but I think they didn't achieve critical mass or… [cont.]
Answered by Stan Dalone - Wed Apr 1 01:38:19 2009

What was Martin Luther's solution after he wrote his 95 theses?
Q. after he disagreed with the church i need to know its part of my homework for world civ so please help me!
Asked by Madi - Tue Nov 11 19:09:12 2008 - History - 2 Answers - Comments

A. Luther's solution was to reform the church. He went through everything and anything that would contradict the Gospel, he through out. The most prominent example would be the Canon of the Mass, which turns the Lord's Supper into a sacrifice. Luther saw that as absolutely contradictory to Scripture, because there was one sacrifice already made. If the pope had gotten rid of the Canon, then it would have been possible for the Roman church to stay together, for the most part. There would be no distinction between Roman and Lutheran. There might be Protestant, but this is not compatible to Lutheranism.
Answered by A Poor Maggot Sack - Fri Nov 14 21:44:02 2008

When did Martin Luther START writing the 95 theses?
Q. I know that Martin Luther nailed the 95 Theses to the church door on October 31st, 1517. What I want to know is when he started writing these complaints, or maybe when got the idea. Thanx!
Asked by i_love_gmail_XD - Mon May 12 23:12:35 2008 - History - 1 Answers - Comments

A. Everything I found said the same thing, that it was written in 1517 as well as posted. See below: The Ninety-Five Theses on the Power of Indulgences, commonly known as The Ninety-Five Theses, was written by Martin Luther in 1517 and is widely regarded as the primary catalyst for the Protestant Reformation.
Answered by Debbie Queen of All - Tue May 13 13:01:59 2008

Why is Martin Luther's 95 theses important to the renaissance?
Q. Why is Martin Luther's 95 theses important to the renaissance? I need to know why... by tonight...please...
Asked by Help? - Wed Sep 24 17:35:39 2008 - Homework Help - 1 Answers - 1 Comments

A. it promted the prottestant ref. many changes in religion, and way of life. new religions were formed. catholic church started their ounter ref. and adopted baroque style
Answered by star_dream_babyy - Wed Sep 24 19:57:33 2008

Who was the person who first copied Martin Luther's 95 theses?
Q. In 1517, Martin Luther the priest posted 95 theses on the doors of the Castle Church in Wittenburg, Germany. What I'm wanting to know is who was the person who took them off, quickly copied them in the night, reposted them on the doors, and distributed the copies around Germany and soon entire Europe?
Asked by ZILLA. - Thu Oct 23 08:34:58 2008 - History - 1 Answers - Comments

A. martin who?
Answered by Narf 51391 - Thu Oct 23 08:38:09 2008

Could anyone explain to me the 3rd and 4th theses in the 95 Theses of Martin Luther?
Q. 3. Yet its meaning is not restricted to repentance in one's heart; for such repentance is null unless it produces outward signs in various mortifications of the flesh. 4. As long as hatred of self abides (i.e. true inward repentance) the penalty of sin abides, viz., until we enter the kingdom of heaven. Thanks to anyone who would willingly explain these.
Asked by CharM - Sun Mar 22 01:27:09 2009 - History - 3 Answers - Comments

A. Wow. Try this: www.scribd.com/doc/840945/
Answered by ThisIsIt! - Sun Mar 22 01:57:40 2009

What were the consequences of Martin Luther's 95 Theses?
Q. I couldn't find it on google. Please help. =]] Thanks!
Asked by Maddie S - Tue Mar 17 00:23:37 2009 - Homework Help - 2 Answers - Comments

A. This might help you! and this too may be???
Answered by Stephanie A. - Tue Mar 17 00:28:10 2009

In the 95 Theses what were Luther's concerns with the Catholic Church?
Q. what were his concerns with church practices? and what were his concerns with the church doctrine? thank you so so so much.
Asked by BagelObsession. - Wed May 27 22:30:39 2009 - History - 3 Answers - Comments

A. The background to Luther's Ninety-Five Theses centers on particular disputes within the Catholic Church regarding confession and absolution. Significantly, the Theses offer a view on indulgences (remission of temporal punishment due for sins which have already been forgiven) validity. They also view with great cynicism the practice of induldenges being sold, and thus the penance for sin representing a financial transaction rather than genuine contrition. Luther's theses positioned indulgences was a gross violation of the original intention of confession and penance, and that Christians were being falsely told that they could find absolution through the purchase of indulgences. idk, you're very very welcome. haha joke. idek.
Answered by holaimdora - Wed May 27 22:51:12 2009

Which are the most important of Martin Luther's 95 theses?
Q. I am doing a project on the history of reason and rational thought and I cannot decide which are the best of the 95 theses from Martin Luther to include. Which apply the best to my topic?
Asked by Seth - Thu Mar 24 20:45:53 2011 - History - 1 Answers - Comments

A. I'll pick out the ones that I find to entail your topic: Thesis 86: "Why does the pope, whose wealth today is greater than the wealth of the richest Crassus, build the basilica of St. Peter with the money of poor believers rather than with his own money?" Thesis 28: It is certain that when the penny jingles into the money-box, gain and avarice can be increased, but the result of the intercession of the Church is in the power of God alone. Thesis 46: Christians are to be taught that unless they have more than they need, they are bound to keep back what is necessary for their own families, and by no means to squander it on pardons. Thesis 89: "Since the pope, by his pardons, seeks the salvation of souls rather than money, why… [cont.]
Answered by Tipton Conquest - Fri Mar 25 10:16:25 2011

How is Martin Luther biased in his 95 Theses?
Q. and his "On The Freedom of a Christian"? i am doing my homework...but i need help. i'm not judging anyone. i'm just trying to answer this question so i can NOT another essay. thanks
Asked by AmyCakes* - Sun Oct 16 17:50:25 2011 - Religion & Spirituality - 7 Answers - Comments

A. The Bible helped a lot, as I understand it. The Roman Catholics place a couple of things equal to the authority of the Bible. So the Bible itself as an authority over those two other things that the Roman Catholics rely on was sufficient for Luther to become biased. It biases me all the time. The fabric of my opinion and outlook is woven into a particular direction. The Roman Catholic have problems with scripture because of the bias added by those other things which compete with their understanding. bias noun 1.an oblique or diagonal line of direction, especially across a woven fabric. 2.a particular tendency or inclination, especially one that prevents unprejudiced consideration of a question; prejudice. 3.Statistics. a systematic as… [cont.]
Answered by Tuberoot - Sun Oct 16 18:00:36 2011

What was the Protestant Reformation and the 95 theses?
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Asked by David - Fri Apr 17 23:40:47 2009 - History - 3 Answers - Comments

A. Martin Luther, a Catholic priest, posted a list of 95 complaints he had against the Roman Catholic Church on the door of a church in Wittenberg, Germany. The church demanded that Luther recant his views, and he refused at a court called the "Diet of Worms." Supporters of Luther founded the Lutheran church, and began a break-away from the Roman Catholic church which became known as the Protestant Reformation.
Answered by parrotjohn2001 - Fri Apr 17 23:47:55 2009

Has the Catholic church repented from any of the heresies Martin Luther called them out on in his 95 Theses?
Q. I thought this would be a good question to ask today considering it's the anniversary of Martin Luther having nailed his 95 theses to the castle Church door in the year 1517. Thanks in advance for your answers.
Asked by mopar Mike - Mon Oct 31 14:43:13 2011 - Religion & Spirituality - 16 Answers - Comments

A. What most today do not stop and realize or they just do not want to because it was Catholic is there was no Telephones or Telegraphs or TV or Radios so it often took months before things got to the Pope. Then you have to realize the Bishops guilty of the bad actions did not want the Pope to know what they were up to also. So we do not know how long it was before the Pope found out. But once he was aware of the Problems he acted on them and punished all that was involved. The Church then took steps to make it nearly impossible for such things to be repeated. If your a anti Catholic none of this will satisfy you but as i hope your smart enough to know there are two sides to every story and we have ours in which the Church does not cover up… [cont.]
Answered by Catholic Truth !! - Mon Oct 31 19:42:01 2011

What prompted Luther to wright the 95 theses?
Q. Wright 4 sentences to explain your answer. also choose one theses wright it in sentence form also but remember to wright down which # and explain why you chose than #
Asked by 123emmieme - Wed Oct 26 09:47:01 2011 - History - 5 Answers - Comments

A. Challenged the nature of penance Challenged the authority of the pope Challenged the use of indulgences Luther's action was in great part a response to the selling of indulgences by Johann Tetzel, a Dominican priest, commissioned by the Archbishop of Mainz and Pope Leo X. The purpose of this fund-raising campaign was to finance the building of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. Even though Luther's prince, Frederick the Wise, and the prince of the neighboring territory, Duke George of Saxony, forbade the sale in their lands, Luther's parishioners traveled to purchase them. When these people came to confession, they presented the indulgence, claiming they no longer had to repent of their sins, since the document forgave all their sins.
Answered by staisil - Wed Oct 26 10:02:32 2011

What did Martin Luther want to change? 5 major complaints from his 95 Theses?
Q. What did Martin Luther want to change? 5 major complaints from his 95 Theses? -Protestant Reformation- i need help so that i can study for my final which is coming up in less than a week!!
Asked by *pixiedust* - Fri Jan 15 03:12:50 2010 - History - 1 Answers - Comments

A. Luther's main complaint concerned the selling of indulgences. According to the Catholic Church, an indulgence gave the bearer forgiveness of a past sin or a future sin. If you decided you wanted to kill someone, you could purchase an indulgence and be forgiven of that sin before you carried out the murder. You could also purchase an indulgence for someone who was dead. So, if your father or mother murdered a slew of people, you could purchase them out of hell with and indulgence. In the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries, the Papacy undertook a massive building program in Rome, including St. Peter's Basilica and St. Paul's Church. In order to fund these projects, and maintain the Papacy in a royal lifestyle, Catholic bishops strongly pushed the… [cont.]
Answered by Veto R - Fri Jan 15 06:06:13 2010

Where did Martin Luther post the 95 theses?
Q. I know he posted them on the door of a church on October 31, 1517. What was the name of the church and where was the church? Wikipedia does not have the correct answers for anything. Wikipedia lets anyone from a toddler to a 500 year old write about a subject whether from facts or just high of expo marker. Wikipedia is not true.
Asked by Donc je suis - Thu May 31 20:54:27 2007 - History - 4 Answers - Comments

A. "According to Philip Melanchthon, writing in 1546, Luther nailed a copy of the 95 Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg that same day church doors acting as the bulletin boards of his time." "Some scholars have questioned the accuracy of Melanchthon's account, noting that no contemporaneous evidence exists for it. Others have countered that no such evidence is necessary, because this was the customary way of advertising an event on a university campus in Luther's day." "Martin Luther : Indulgences controversy and the start of the Reformation" : "With these claims in mind, Luther drew up the Ninety-five Theses, "for the purpose of eliciting truth," and may have fastened them on… [cont.]
Answered by Erik Van Thienen - Thu May 31 21:08:28 2007

what is the main purpose of the 95 theses of Martin Luther?
Q. Ten points i would like more than 2 or 1 main purpose/purposes thanx everyone!
Asked by ^.^" - Sun Jun 6 16:12:39 2010 - Homework Help - 2 Answers - Comments

A. Martin Luther was protesting practices of the Catholic Church. The theses, or "points of argument," dealt with issues that Luther and a number of other Christians had with the way the Church conducted business. They were an invitation to reform the Church. Although there were 95 points on the list, probably the most important ones were questions about the selling of indulgences, accumulation of wealth by the church, and direct access to God and to the scripture without going through priests. It is important to note that Luther did not intend to break away from the church and create a whole new institution; instead, he wanted to reform the Church.
Answered by Clare - Sun Jun 6 16:50:11 2010

How does Martin Luther and the 95 Theses represent religious progression?
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Asked by Henry C - Mon Dec 13 21:33:08 2010 - Religion & Spirituality - 1 Answers - Comments

A. As Martin Luther wrote in Thesis 71: "He who asketh others to do his homework for him, let him be anathema and accursed!"
Answered by Jeff - Mon Dec 13 21:47:29 2010

Martin Luther 95 Theses, which have been resolved?
Q. I heard a few of Martin Luther's theses have been resolved. Which ones?
Asked by Zoom The Great - Mon Apr 6 19:38:55 2009 - Religion & Spirituality - 9 Answers - Comments

A. the first few-- the ones with indulgences
Answered by Guy Fawkes - Wed Apr 8 21:06:58 2009