3.5 A Rift in the Church (part 2)

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3.5 A rift in the church

At the end of this lesson...

• You can explain what the consequences were when the Christian church split.
• You can explain the part played by Luther in the Reformation.

Luther

Why is Luther successful??

• the invention of the printing press allowed Luther's texts to be quickly copied and distributed.
• Luther is supported and protected by powerful German prince-electors.
• The ideas (of simplicity and austerity) appeal to many poor believers.
• Many believers do not agree with the indulgences: Luther dares to say something about it.

Reaction

• Luther hoped that the Pope would join in his reforms, but he was banned.
• Charles V (the German Emperor) wanted everyone in his empire to remain Catholic and called on Luther to explain himself during the Emperial Diet in Worms.

Consequence 1

• Charles V declared Luther an outlaw, but he got protected by the Duke of Saxony.
• A war of religion broke out in the German Empire between Catholics and Protestants.
• 1555: Peace of Augsburg.

Consequence 2

• Luther's reformation led to the founding of a new church: the Protestant Church.

• Luther never wanted this. He only wanted to make adjustments (reform) the Catholic Church.

Protestant church or Catholic church?

Worshipping Saints

1. Protestant
2. Catholic

Protestant church or Catholic church?


Sober actions

1. Protestant
2. Catholic

Protestant Church or Catholic Church?


Veneration of relics

1. Protestant
2. Catholic

Protestant Church or Catholic Church?

The Pope is the leader

1. Protestant
2. Catholic