One of the single greatest events in the history of the western world happened over 500 years ago on October 31, 1517, when a monk named Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the Wittenberg Church.
During this time, the Roman Catholic Church sold indulgences to people to help loved ones escape Purgatory. In response, Luther protested the church promising to remit the sins of deceased individuals based on generous donations from those still living. His 95 Theses kickstarted the Reformation, which quite literally changed history.
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