RELG 205 Lecture : Religion 205, January 7.docx
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January 7, 2013: holy roman empire neither holy, nor roman, nor empire , one person as emperor who was elected, hapsburgs: dominant family in europe in the time. Were the papal states apart of the hre: pope says no, but they are connected, king: yes, emperor was a powerful and influential person. Friedrich the wise was very tolerant of luther (friedrich of saxony: theology takes a backseat to politics. Commonly known as the public bulletin board. Defiance was the debate of the indulgences (the intention) I am prepared to argue these points, and by arguing back and forth, we can get to truth . Tower experience: moment of revelation: able to get his message out to people that they could relate to. Is excommunicated, therefore gives up: hus, francis etc people of the edges who tried to change the church.
