Martin Luther And His Teachings

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and political difficulties experienced by the Church of Rome. Many people were worried about the prevalence of corruption and bribery and also critical of certain practices such as indulgences. The papacy was open to considerable amounts of criticism. Peasants also questioned why they had to pay tithes and why they couldn't elect their own priests. There was also social tension at the time. The Peasant's War, the issue of the Swiss mercenary soldier, and the withdrawal of Baptist communities are some examples. Political issues were another reason. Henry VIII of England wanted a divorce from the Roman church because he needed money and much of the land was in the hands of the church. German noblemen at the time also protested against the church. Without their aid and protection, Luther would not have survived. By the mid-16th century, these sentiments for reform allowed for the atmosphere in which Luther's writings could have the most ...

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