Why Reformation Was Needed

This podcast discusses the need for reformation in the late medieval Western church, focusing on indulgences and persecution. It explores the controversy surrounding indulgences and how they ignited the Reformation, as well as the financial motivations and immorality behind the preaching of plenary indulgence. The historical context of the Reformation, including the expulsion of Jews from Spain and the issue of clerical concubinage, is also discussed. Persecution and violence during the Reformation are addressed, highlighting the unequal blame placed on both sides. The podcast concludes by exploring the spiritual experience and path to forgiveness in the Reformation.