The movement began to reform the beliefs and ways of the Roma Catholic Church. During this period many clerical offices within the papacy were sold to the highest bidder. Scandal’s within the church was soon seen as greed became widespread. The people were tired and quickly began to rebel.
The main start to the Protestant Reformation was when Martin Luther, a German Monk, nailed his ninety five thesis on a church door in Wittenburg in 1517. Posting on the church doors were common practice back