In Thomas More’s, Utopia, he discusses what he believes a society should look like. Although it is unclear if More is being entirely serious when he is describing Utopia or if he is just trying to start discussion on major topics he depicts in his novel. Many authors have responded to More in praise or disagreement. Martin Luther would agree and disagree with More in regards to government and individual freedom, disagree with society and human nature, and disagree with religion.
Luther would agree and also disagree with More’s vision of individual freedom and government. In Utopia, there is no room for individual freedom, citizens have some freedom until they break a law, then they would become a slave. A slave in Utopia is treated differently than in other societies; “They also use chains and letters of solid gold to immobilize slaves, and anyone who commits a really shameful crime is forced to go about with gold rings” (More 67). People do not even have the freedom of …show more content…
In Utopia, people do not have access to any current religion. Utopians are free in their own beliefs, there is no forced religion. The religion option in Utopia is somewhat similar to Christianity. They say; “The religious principles [the Utopians] invoke are of this nature: that the soul of man is immortal, and by God's goodness born for happiness; and that after this life, rewards are appointed for our virtues and good deeds, punishments for our sins.” (More 68). Utopia and Christianity overlap slightly because of the belief in life after death and God causing everything. Yes, similar to Christianity, but different. Luther is a priest, a devoted Christian, and relies heavily on scripture. Luther believes that we receive salvation from Jesus, not the church, and that all can receive it. Luther would disagree with More because he does not believe in forcing religion in anyway, but he would want Christianity to be present and
Luther would agree and also disagree with More’s vision of individual freedom and government. In Utopia, there is no room for individual freedom, citizens have some freedom until they break a law, then they would become a slave. A slave in Utopia is treated differently than in other societies; “They also use chains and letters of solid gold to immobilize slaves, and anyone who commits a really shameful crime is forced to go about with gold rings” (More 67). People do not even have the freedom of …show more content…
In Utopia, people do not have access to any current religion. Utopians are free in their own beliefs, there is no forced religion. The religion option in Utopia is somewhat similar to Christianity. They say; “The religious principles [the Utopians] invoke are of this nature: that the soul of man is immortal, and by God's goodness born for happiness; and that after this life, rewards are appointed for our virtues and good deeds, punishments for our sins.” (More 68). Utopia and Christianity overlap slightly because of the belief in life after death and God causing everything. Yes, similar to Christianity, but different. Luther is a priest, a devoted Christian, and relies heavily on scripture. Luther believes that we receive salvation from Jesus, not the church, and that all can receive it. Luther would disagree with More because he does not believe in forcing religion in anyway, but he would want Christianity to be present and