Comparing The Religious Revolution: Martin Luther And The 95 Theses

Reform and revolution are topics that our world faces every day. We live in a society where things are rapidly changing, and there is always someone with a new idea. Malcolm X once said, “Reform is for people who have government connections, revolution is for the people!” All changes start with a revolution. The reform is the aftermath of the revolution, that all hope is positive and for the betterment of the people. Some specific revolutions that have taken place are in areas such as religion, communism, music, culture, and psychology. Each of these revolutions has shaped the world and played a part in my own reform. The Religious Revolution started with Martin Luther and the 95 Theses. In the 95 Theses, Martin Luther addressed the wrong doings of the Catholic Church. Although Martin Luther was correct, the members of the Church were appalled. Not only did Martin Luther openly reject several of the church’s teachings, but he nailed his opinion to the doors of the Church for everyone to see. The Religious Revolution called for change. It opened people’s eyes to the fact that the Church wasn’t perfect. The Church, like everything in this world, still isn’t perfect today. Martin Luther was the spark the Protestant …show more content…
When mental institutions were first opened, no one was quite sure what took place inside them. It was common for these institutions to be overcrowded and not have enough nurses or doctors. It was later discovered, that patients were being mistreated. Many patients weren’t receiving baths, food, or treatment. Those that were receiving treatment, were practically being tortured. Methods of treatment weren’t approved and many were used for the first time on the patients without testing. The reform in psychology is seen in today’s institutions. Although they are not perfect and things are still in need of improvement, patients are treated as human beings and not as guinea