Indeed, some argue that Luther should have stayed in the Catholic Church and forced reform from within. I'm certain that if God wanted it, that is what would have happened.
Luther had no choice about leaving the Catholic church. They ex-communicated him.
294 posted on 09/19/2013 9:34:25 AM PDT by metmom
( For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore & do not submit again to a yoke of slavery)