Essay 1 Theme 3:Martin Luther launched the Protestant Reformation when he nailed his 95 theses to the door of the castle church in Wittenberg, Germany, on October 31, 1517. They contained a series of 95 complaints that the former monk had with the church. He was determined to change the Church. Even refusing to repeal his complaints when threatened with excommunication. He has many problems with the Church, starting with indulgences. He found them rather useless. He believed that one could obtain salvation through faith alone. That his works were not as important as a strong faith in Christ. The teaching must come from the Bible itself and not from the interpretation of a priest. He didn't even believe that a priest should share his interpretation because everyone was equal in faith. All of his teachings went against those of the Church, which is why he suffered such severe punishment. His teachings created an entire branch of Christianity called Protestantism. This branch is a large umbrella that brings together all modern denominations. Luther also inspired other reforms...