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| Painting by Julius Hubner |
Many celebrate All Hallows' Eve with costumes and candy. Martin Luther was not of this ilk. Making merry was not his foremost priority. Making waves often was.
Back in the day, making waves against the Catholic Church could spell a whole lot of trouble. Luther was willing to risk that. So willing that he allegedly nailed a list of 95 alternatives to the Wittenberg Church door.
Briefly put, these theses railed against buying your way out of sin. Turns out that Luther more than nailed it. The Protestant Reformation has been traced to this very act of soulful grit.
So if you're seeking some goodies come All Hallows' Eve, consider this: More may be found in the Spirit than in any bagful of sweets.
Resources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ninety-five_Theses
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