The Protestant reformation initially began because numerous people had different views than the Church. Certain aspects of the Church did not sit right with people. For one, monks and priests were “selling forgiveness”. In exchange for money or goods, monks and priests would “forgive” the living or the dead. One man. Martin Luther, a German theologian and minister, spoke up on his distaste for such antics. The posting of a protest against the corruption of Catholic officials called the Ninety-five Theses, by Martin Luther, began a revolution. Martin Luther’s ideas became known as Lutherism. In the history book, “America: A Narrative History”, it is explained how Martin Luther affected the rest of the world, “Martin Luther’s bold ideas shattered
