"Son of Perdition"

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This paper analyzes how Martin Luther's inability to convince himself that he was worthy of God's grace dominated his being to such an extent that he gave birth to the Reformation movement. It discusses how it shattered the 1200 year reign of the Catholic Church, reorganized the political structure of much of Western Europe and sent the Middle Ages hurtling to the era of the modern world. It also examines how Luther believed that salvation was found though the scriptures and religion was paramount and how he was able to bring formidable change where others had repeatedly failed.

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"It must be understood that Luther was not simply "concerned" with his own salvation. It was an obsession. He did not simply love and revere God, he feared him. His glorification of God stemmed from his idolization of his father. Hans Luther was a strict pious man to whom Luther was thoroughly devoted. Although Luther describes that he was beaten severely at the hands of his father, it is apparent that he accepted this as a method of child rearing and did not bear any grudges against him. It has been said that at the time of his father's death, he was so aggrieved that he was unable to perform his duties for several days."

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