Question
“Why does not the pope, whose wealth today is greater than the wealth of the richest Crassus, build the basilica of St. Peter with his own money rather than with the money of poor believers?”
—Martin Luther, 95 Theses, 1517
Evaluate the quote, then identify which critique of the Catholic Church is most clearly related.(1 point)
Responses
E The clergy were immoral.
F The pope was misusing indulgences and taxes from the laypeople.
G People should not need to pay to reach religious salvation.
H Monarchies did not have a divine right to rule.
—Martin Luther, 95 Theses, 1517
Evaluate the quote, then identify which critique of the Catholic Church is most clearly related.(1 point)
Responses
E The clergy were immoral.
F The pope was misusing indulgences and taxes from the laypeople.
G People should not need to pay to reach religious salvation.
H Monarchies did not have a divine right to rule.
Answers
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The quote from Martin Luther critiques the wealth of the pope and the Catholic Church, specifically questioning why the Church does not fund its own projects rather than relying on the financial contributions of the poor believers. This reflects Luther's broader concern about the Church's financial practices and priorities.
The critique most clearly related to this quote is:
**F The pope was misusing indulgences and taxes from the laypeople.**
This is because Luther is highlighting the discrepancy between the pope's immense wealth and the financial burdens placed on ordinary believers, which includes the purchasing of indulgences.
The critique most clearly related to this quote is:
**F The pope was misusing indulgences and taxes from the laypeople.**
This is because Luther is highlighting the discrepancy between the pope's immense wealth and the financial burdens placed on ordinary believers, which includes the purchasing of indulgences.