To Albert of Mainz, Father in Christ and most illustrious Prince, forgive me that I should dare to write to you. I make bold because it is my duty to serve you and to warn you of the crooked practices of those who claim to represent your grace. Christ did not command the preaching of indulgences, but of the gospel. Forward this to Rome.
Christians are to be taught that he who gives to the poor or lends to the needy does a better deed than he who buys indulgences. If the Pope can empty purgatory, why would he not do so out of love rather than for money? My God, who is this Martin Luther? Fritz?
What? Dr. Luther wanted everyone to see that. And everyone will. You have been summoned to appear by Rome.
You're threatened with excommunication. Speak well, Doctor. Good luck, Martin.
Good luck. Good luck, Martin. Order in the hall.
Order. Order! Martin Luther, are you the author of these ratings?
I am. Do you recant what you have written here? I confess that I have written too harshly.
I am but a man and I can know. Only let my errors be proven by scripture And I will revoke my work and throw my books into the fire You have not answered the question Now give your answer Yes or no Will you recant or will you not? Since your majesty and your ships desire a simple reply, I will answer.
Unless, by scripture and by plain reason, hopes and counsels who have so often contradicted themselves My conscience is captive. The word of God against conscience is neither right nor safe. Cannot and I will not recant.
Here I stand. I can do no other. God help me. BF-WATCH TV 2021