October 31 is Protestant Reformation
October 31 is Protestant Reformation Day. This date marks a significant historical moment in Christianity when, in 1517, Martin Luther, an Augustinian monk, nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the Church of Wittenberg, Germany. The Theses criticized practices of the Catholic Church, especially the sale of indulgences, and advocated a return to Scripture as the sole source of authority in the Christian faith. The Protestant Reformation resulted in profound religious, social, and political changes in Europe and gave rise to several Protestant denominations, including Lutheranism, Calvinism, and Anglicanism. Luther believed that salvation was achieved by faith and not by works, a central tenet of Protestantism. The date is remembered in many parts of the world, especially in countries with Protestant traditions.
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