Related Authors: Martin Luther | Luther's Works | 33: Career of the Reformer III
Related Topics: belief, christian, conscience, freedom-of-religion, freedom-of-thought, organized-religion, reformation, religion, steadfastness, truth










Since then your sere Majesty and your Lordships seek a simple answer, I will give it in this manner, neither horned nor toothed. Unless I am convinced by the testimony of the Scriptures or by clear reason (for I do not trust either in the pope or in councils alone, since it is well known that they have often erred and contradicted themselves), I am bound by the Scriptures I have quoted and my conscience is captive to the Word of God. I cannot and I will not recant anything, since it is neither safe nor right to go against conscience. May God help me. Amen.", April 18, 1521)
Related Authors: Martin Luther | Luther's Works | 33: Career of the Reformer III
Related Topics: belief, christian, conscience, freedom-of-religion, freedom-of-thought, organized-religion, reformation, religion, steadfastness, truth
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