October 10, 1520: Damnable Heretic
Luther: In Real Time
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Luther's Indulgence
Luther's thoughts turned again to his own mortality and his ginasense of guilt. What if he were to die now? Would god received him? Lightning struck only a few feet away fromi. Luther wrote a list of 95 statements directed against the excesses of indulgence preachers like tedsel. If you want to change the world, take up your pen and write. I find nothing that promotes work better than angry fervor. For when i wish to compose, write, pray and preach, well, i must be angry. It refreshes my entire system. My mind is sharpened,. All unpleasant thoughts and depression fade away.
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