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Reformation In 15th Century Europe

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In the 15th century Europe was controlled by the religious faction of the papacy. Anything done against the papacy, more importantly the Pope, ended with the person, or country, being excommunicated. Excommunication was an act of condemning or forsaking an individual to hell. Only the Pope could forgive and allow them to be redeemed. Selling of indulgences was also another common practice that the papacy used during the time. They required all Catholics pay tribute to the papacy and in return they were granted salvation. During this time there were little to no free thinkers, due to the fear brought about by the papacy. Only a few individuals dared to question the Church. Individuals like Martin Luther.
Martin Luther was a Catholic

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