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This research paper: (6 pp.)Man was taught to be fearful in his faith. He was not to expect a long or happy life, but was to endure until that time that he met his Redeemer and achieved a heavenly reward. What started to creep into this belief system was the thought that if you, had a little extra money and were willing to buy one or more Church sanctioned pieces of paper called "indulgences," it was possible to shorten the stay in Purgatory, the holding-tank of heaven, and move on into the realms of Glory in a more prompt fashion. If it helped the coffers of the Church, that was a double blessing. With the good of man's soul in mind, confession became an obligation, rather than voluntary. Pilgrimages were encouraged; fire and brimstone was preached. Luther felt that the Church was extracting too high of a toll on its members and registered his opposition to such activities. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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