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Luther Starts the Reformation

- Luther became astonished at how rapidly his ideas were spread and followd upon. - The church had lost many rulers and merchants for the political and economic happenings at the time. - Though he had affedted many followers positively, Luther was viewed as rebellious and needed punished by his superiors. - As Luther's ideas became more nad more gradualm the pope viewed him a a threat. - Luther suggested that the Christians drive the pope from the church by force. - 1520- Pope Leo X issued a decree threatening Luther with excommunication unless he tool back the outlandish statements of the pope's rule. - Soon thereafter, Luther threw the pope's decree into the flames at a bonfire amongst students at Wittenberg. - Luther was then Banished from the church. - The Holy Roman Empire also opposed the teachings of Luther. - 1521- Luther is summoned by Charles V to the town of Worms to stand trial for his acts. - The Edict of Worms is then issued, declaring Luther an outlaw and heretic. - The Consequences of his actions- 1. All of his books were burned. 2. Nobody in the empire was to assist him with shelter or food.

- Luther did find salvage. A ruler by the name of Fredrick, The Wise of Saxony, allows Luther to stay in his castle. - While at Frederick's castle, Luther translated the New Testament into German. - 1522- Luther returns to Wittenberg. Once there, Luther discovers that many of his ideas were being put into practice. - Many followed his lead, including priests, woh now wore ordinary dressing clothes, and were called ministers, and led their services in German, not Latin. - Lutherans- A religious group formed by Luther and his followers. - 1524- While Luther;s ideas wre used in society German peasants banded up and pillaged and buned down monasteries.