HISTORY
THE RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION
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a major conflict among Eastern Orthodox Christians
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the growing power of the feudal nobility in Europe
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an increased sense of nationalism in Tudor England
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a decline in the power of the Catholic Church
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Detailed explanation-1: -Luther’s belief in justification by faith led him to question the Catholic Church’s practices of self-indulgence. He objected not only to the church’s greed but to the very idea of indulgences. He did not believe the Catholic Church had the power to pardon people sins.
Detailed explanation-2: -By writing and posting his 95 Theses, Luther wanted to inform people of his ideas and spark a debate about what he considered improper practices and beliefs of the Catholic Church in the hopes of reforming religion altogether.
Detailed explanation-3: -While both Martin Luther and Henry VIII created their own religions because they believed the Catholic Church was doing things wrong, Martin Luther separated because of theological concerns, and Henry separated due to concerns of authority.