Question

in 1517, martin luther questioned the catholic church in his 95 theses. the document highlighted areas of corruption in the church, particularly in regard to the sale of indulgences. luther argued that faith alone, rather than good works or the purchase of indulgences, would lead to eternal salvation. he encouraged individuals to focus on their religious spirituality through their reading of the bible. luthers actions gave rise to protestantism, a christian alternative to roman catholicism. the catholic church responded to luthers accusations by enacting the council of trent, which helped to define the liturgy and ideology of the catholic church. based on the text how did luthers actions affect religious history? a. they helped the catholic church combat the rise of protestantism. b. they introduced the concept of a monotheistic religion. c. they strengthened the peoples commitment to catholic practices such as the sale of indulgences. d. they led to the rise of a new sect that emphasized different tenants of the christian faith.

Explanation:

Martin Luther's 95 Theses criticized the Catholic Church's corruption regarding indulgences. His ideas led to the development of Protestantism, a new Christian sect with different beliefs emphasizing faith - alone salvation. It was not about helping the Catholic Church combat Protestantism (A is wrong), monotheism already existed before Luther (B is wrong), and he opposed practices like the sale of indulgences (C is wrong).

Answer:

D. They led to the rise of a new sect that emphasized different tenets of the Christian faith.