Controversial subjects
Luther's motivation in his controversial text seems to be to challenge the authority of the Catholic Church and advocate for reform within the Church. He expresses dissatisfaction with the Church's practices, such as the sale of indulgences, and calls for a return to biblical teachings and a more personal relationship with God.
Punch Card
They are not pardons. They are called indulgences and they can be earned by pious acts and will shorten or eliminate time in Purgatory.
This business has often become controversial, as it is sometimes difficult to determine who created the property, and thus who is entitled to transfer rights in it
Pope Leo X was accused by Martin Luther of selling indulgences or allowing the sale of indulgences.
participating in controversial discussions that have nothing to do with the business of the workplace.
Indulgences are not forgiveness for future sins. They are a lessening of punishment in Purgatory for sins already forgiven. Indulgences are gained by certain spiritual and corporal works of devotion but paying for indulgences ended with the Council of Trent.
Indulgences are not forgiveness for future sins. They are a lessening of punishment in Purgatory for sins already forgiven. Indulgences are gained by certain spiritual and corporal works of devotion but paying for indulgences ended with the Council of Trent.
Squealer was the one who was tasked to rewrite them in order to make them more accommodating to the indulgences which the animals had become prone to.
Francis Edward Hagedorn has written: 'General legislation on indulgences' -- subject(s): Catholic Church, History, Indulgences, Indulgences (Canon law)
There were many clerics of all ranks selling indulgences.