Martin Luther Religious Movement

It is early in the sixteenth century. People across Europe are frustrated and discontent. The religious and social institutions of the era are in a state of decay and corruption. Amid this environment, a new religious movement starts that is known today as the Protestant Reformation. This movement’s aim is to correct the errors and abuses of the Roman Catholic Church (Jacobs 404). One of the movement’s most prominent leaders, Martin Luther, makes this aim his life goal. This man’s life, character, and teachings create the basis for the Lutheran church. Martin Luther was born into late fifteenth century Germany. He was born to unspectacular parents, and his upbringing was fairly harsh (Durant 341). As the sixteenth century dawned, young Luther began studying theology and philosophy at the university of Erfurt (342). Luther initially desired to enter the law field, but he instead chose to become a monk in the Augustinian order (342). Later, he …show more content…
One change is its membership count. Recent statistics state that there are 66 million Lutherans worldwide, 8.4 million of which live in the United States (“Lutheranism”). Another change is its adaptation to culture. For example, the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America teaches that the Bible can contain errors, women can serve as clergy, homosexuality is acceptable, and abortion is tolerable (“Lutheranism”). It is for these two reasons Lutheranism is important to study. Despite its fairly low numbers, it is still a common denomination to encounter in society, and its teachings should be understood and refuted. It is also another denomination among many to make false claims such as what the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America does about ethical and social issues. These claims deceive people and lead them on the path to condemnation. This is why it will be seen that Lutheranism is a false religion when examined in light of the