
436. Luther: Showdown with the Emperor (Part 4)
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Martin Luther's Defiant Stand
Martin Luther's defiance and strength come from his belief that the spirit speaks through him, leading him to understand the word of God as the ultimate truth. He boldly faces the inquisitor, rejecting the authority of popes and councils, proclaiming his conscience bound to the word of God. Luther's iconic statement 'Here I stand, I can do no other' becomes a symbol of resistance against coercive authority and a cornerstone of modern Western civilization, reflecting the essence of living by one's truth.
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