Martin Luther started a snowball effect clear across Europe. His views and his accusations were supported by a large number of people and not just ordinary peasants but people in political power. Hans J. Hillerbrand said this about the attention Luther received. " Whatever may be uncertain about Luther's proclamation, there can be little doubt that is called forth a widespread response. One may question the religious sincerity of those who embraced Luther's cause; that people did embrace it, however, cannot be contested. Luther became a reformer and his personal religion became a historical movement because his contemporaries responded to his message." He inspired other great religious thinkers like John Calvin who also helped push the reformation throughout Europe. Humanism was on the rise and the idea that each individual has a God like instinct to be better to reach higher. Potential was sought after and in order to make improvements, change had to be made. Individuals began focusing on their personal relationship with the divine. This contradicted the belief of the role and need of the clergy. A clash between conservatives and liberals, between those who were convinced that the way of the past was the right o

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