1. The Reformation Why did Martin Luther start a movement to break from the Catholic Church?

2. A. Causes of the Reformation 1. The Renaissance began emphasizing secular ideas 2. The Printing Press made it easy to spread those ideas 3. Church leaders seemed corrupt and extravagant 4. Middle class resented paying “Church Tax” 5. Some church leaders seemed like they had more authority than Bible 6. The Pope was constantly involved in politics – many leaders resent this 7. Selling of indulgences (forgiveness)

3. 8. Catholic Monk named Martin Luther challenges church a. Luther writes 95 Theses outlining problems w/ Church b. Luther argues against selling of indulgences and: Only faith needed for salvation – no purgatory Bible/Church services should be in people’s language Bible is final authority – not Pope or church leaders Individual people not priests interpret the Bible

4. Please answer the following questions below your notes 1. What types of ideas did the Renaissance emphasize? 2. Why did these new ideas spread so quickly? 3. What does indulgences mean? 4. What document did Martin Luther write and what did it outline? 5. What is one thing Martin Luther wanted to change about the Catholic Church?