[metmom]

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.

[Alamo-Girl]

Then that too, I am confident, was according to God's will.

Thank you for sharing your insights, dear sister in Christ!

[terycarl]

Luther had no choice about leaving the Catholic church. They ex-communicated him.

only after he left.