436. Luther: Showdown with the Emperor (Part 4)
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Insights on Martin Luther's Beliefs and Experiences
Martin Luther believed that dogs were one of the best gifts from God and even thought dogs would have golden tails in the afterlife. Luther is quoted as saying that ghosts and poltergeists are manifestations of the devil rather than spirits from purgatory. He is associated with coining the term 'poltergeist' because he did not believe in ghosts originating from purgatory. Luther's experiences are described as troubled, especially when encountering supposed supernatural events.
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