Why did martin luther separate from the roman catholic church?

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13 January, 20:10

Why did martin luther separate from the roman catholic church?

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Robert Jacobson · Answer 1

Martin Luther separated from the Roman Catholic Church because he was against the sale of indulgences, which Pope Leo X granted.

Luther questioned what the Roman Catholic Church practiced and didn't like that they lied to the people.

Pope Leo X excommunicated, or banned Martin Luther from the Church, for posting his 95 Theses and "lying" about the Church and its' practices.