Lutheranism in Germany

As we all know, Luther separated from the Catholic Church to form a newer, "purer" religion. This religion, Lutheranism, was just like Catholicism except without all of the controversial aspects (like popes, the clergy, transubstantiation, etc.)

Although Luther rebelled against the Catholic Church, he did not support the peasants when they rebelled against their lords. He believed that it was okay to fight against there being a papal authority between you and God but not okay to fight against a political class that stands between you and freedom. He did not support violence in any form.

Lutheranism viewed all vocations as equal, which raised the status of the women working at home. It also endorsed co-ed schools and advocated marriage. 

HOWEVER, he believed that marriage should be a woman's career.

The King of Germany at this time, Charles V, tried to establish political and religious unity for all of Europe under the Catholic Church. Since he was the last person to attempt this, he is considered the last medieval emperor. He made the religious issue of Catholicism v Lutheranism into a political issue that eventually proved disastrous for Germany.

Why can't we all just get along like the children in this photo?

But if you take anything away from this time of political division, revolts, and reform movements, it should be that Nicole is not equal to Beyonce.