Martin Luther (1529) by Lucas Cranach the Elder We are coming up on the 500 year anniversary of Martin Luther's 95 Theses! Check out this article on Martin Luther. Protestant Oktoberfest Some Cool Points • October 31, 1517 Martin Luther hangs 95 Theses on the All Saint's Church . • Diet of Worms . And no, this does not mean you that eat only worms. A "Diet" is a council and "Worms" is a city. • Martin Luther pretty upset about indulgences. Discuss. • Famous quote from Diet of Worms: "Unless I am convinced by the testimony of the Scriptures or by clear reason (for I do not trust either in the pope or in councils alone, since it is well known that they have often erred and contradicted themselves), I am bound by the Scriptures I have quoted and my conscience is captive to the Word of God. I cannot and will not recant anything, since it is neither safe nor right to go against conscience. May God help me. Amen." • 11th Article ...
