The Breakaway The political unfairness, poor religious leadership, and the corruption of the Catholic Church caused the Protestant Reformation. The unethical, political relationship between the government and the church drove commoners to the Reformation. Luther criticized the German Lords by saying they “do nothing” and “rob” their “subjects” (Doc C). The unjust government manipulated the commoners into handing over their money, allowing the government to live a lavish life of luxury. The common folks could not bear the political unfairness from the church and the government any longer. The political unrest of the commoners led to the creation of the Reformation. The Protestant Reformation was established because of poor leadership in the
