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In History / High School | 2025-07-08

What is an indulgence, and why did this cause a problem?

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An indulgence is a remission of temporal punishment for sins in the Catholic Church, often misused through commercial sales. This led to significant controversy during the Reformation, primarily due to Martin Luther's protests against such practices. The situation highlighted issues of corruption and contributed to the decline of church authority. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-08

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