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Were Martin Luther’s methods reckless in starting the Protestant Reformation?
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The methods Martin Luther used to start the Protestant Reformation were reckless.
Pros
Cons
Pro claim 1
Luther created a power vacuum by directly challenging the authority of the Church.
Pro claim 2
Luther's translation of the Bible into German paved the way for charlatans to become religious leaders.
Con claim 1
Luther only intended to launch a scholarly dialogue about improving the Church.
Con claim 2
Luther preached against violence and social unrest.