(Josh)Today, on April 17th, 1521 we are gathered before the Diet of Worms in Worms, Germany to discuss the fate of my client, Martin Luther, and the claim that he is a heretic. Luther was charged with heresy on three counts: one, development and preaching of heretical doctrines two, inciting members of the Catholic Church to rebel against the authority and established doctrines of the universal Church and three, willlful denial of the authority of the Pope and Catholic Church. The allegation that Luther is a heretic and the three counts on which he was charged are incorrect. Evidence that has been uncovered shows proof that Luther is entirely innocent and all charges of heresy should be dropped. Throughout the course of this opening, these three counts will be disproven and the truth, that Martin Luther is in fact an innocent man, will be uncovered.…show more content… In 1517 Martin Luther wrote his Ninety-Five Theses that was he nailed to the door of Castle Church in Wittenberg. These theses included a list of financial and religious practices he wanted to debate with Catholic leaders. Martin Luther has done nothing but help us see how corrupt the church has become. Martin Luther hasn’t preached about any heretical doctrines either, he is just simply speaking from the Bible. For example Martin Luther states in his theses that indulgences have no power to remit sin and according to the Bible this is true, only faith can get you into heaven. In conclusion Martin Luther is not guilty of developing and preaching heretical doctrines because all he has done is bring attention to the corruption of the church and teach the word of
