The Reformation: Martin Luther, John Calvin And Henry VIII

The Reformation was the 16th century religious, political, and cultural chaos that separated Europe. Reformers like Martin Luther, John Calvin and Henry VIII challenged authority and questioned the Catholic Church’s. Martin Luther, for example, disagreed with the Catholic Church that over the doctrines allowed the selling of indulgences. Ninety-five theses furthered the ideology of the Reformation by questioning authority. Henry VIII reasons came from his desire to marry Anne Boleyn. These men argued for a religious and political change of power, and together they began the movement that is now known as the Reformation.
Although this movement was a negative force, it had some unity effects as a result. During the Reformation, after Martin Luther posted his Ninety-five Theses on the door of the Castle Church he immediately brought changed and hope to his community. After, the theses people everywhere used them to help form
While Luther and Henry VIII had different motives and actions, they both accomplished separation from the Catholic Church. Because of the division of Europe, religiously Europe was divided, and it left us a result of a weakened Catholic Church. People were being separated and branched off into their own churches, etc. In addition, because of Luther’s actions and his Ninety-five theses this also divided Europe and its people. He was once kicked out of the Catholic Church he was described as a heretic (put to death). In conclusion, it is easy to say for historical events such as this one there are always two viewpoints. Somethings can be the totally opposite. For example, division is not allows negative and unity is not always positive. Major events like the Reformation come with forces that have both unifying and dividing affects. The Reformation had great cultural, political, and social connotations. Radically it changed