Thursday, November 3, 2011

October 31, 1517

Sorry that this wasn't posted earlier in the week, let's just say internet issues were at fault.  GM

On this date in 1517, Martin Luther nailed a piece of paper to the doors of a Catholic Church that began the Protestant Reformation.  This was one of the first steps towards religious freedom.  The Catholic Church tried to change Martin Luther's stance, but they were ultimately unsuccessful.

This one decision by one individual can have a domino effect.  The call for Catholic Reformation ultimately inspired our Four Fathers to guarantee Freedom of Religion in our Constitution.  How different would life be if our ancestors had allowed the status quo to remain instead of changing life for the better.