1. A New Religion is Born The Protestant Reformation Changes the World

2. Martin Luther Became a monk in 1505 –He wanted to be a good Christian –taught scripture in Germany In 1517 took a public action against selling indulgences

3. 95 Theses “formal statements” attacking the priests who sold indulgences He posted them on the castle door in Wittenberg Luther’s 95 theses were copied down & sent to a printing press

4. What Luther Wanted: Salvation by Faith –Not by “good works” or sacraments of Church Authority of the Scripture –The Bible was the final word. The Pope and church traditions were not authorities. All people with faith were equal –Priests were not superior. People could interpret the Bible themselves.

5. The Pope Responds Threatened Luther with excommunication (1520) Luther refused to recant his statements

6. Luther Video

7. Edict of Worms 1521: Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire (Charles V) declares Luther an outlaw and heretic –no one should provide food/shelter to Luther –all his books should be burned

8. German Princes go to War Some German Princes support Pope, but Prince “Frederick the Wise” supports Luther –Helps Luther go into hiding for a year –Luther translates Bible into German German Princes eventually go to war with Charles V –They became known as Protestants Protestant- is any Christian not associated with the Catholic Church

9. Peace of Augsburg (1555) Charles V declares peace The ruler of each German state would decide the religion of their state Roman Catholic Church loses power!

10. Impact of Reformation