Philosophy 3020F/G Lecture : Luther Revolutionary or Reformer?
23 Mar 2012
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Some psychological problem oberman luther sees himself as part of a larger cosmic struggle between god and the devil. This is important for the people who followed him. Who is responsible for the ramifications of the reformation? (this is the larger debate) Those who blame the break on something internal in luther would argue that he was a rebel from the start. He would not submit to the authority of the church because he could not get what he wanted within the system. They also would argue that the church would try to help and keep him within the bounds of orthodoxy. Luther"s goal was not to destroy the church but to rebuild it. He breaks because the church will not work with him. It refuses to listen to him and forces him out. Temple"s position: rome threw luther out. (take bias into account) begins as a reformer and becomes a revolutionary when no other options remain.
