Question

Why did the church excommunicate Martin Luther?

• A. He burned The Ninety-five Thesis in public.
• B. He burned Papal Bull publicly.
• C. Common people did not like him.
• D. He was a theologist.

Answer 1

The correct option is B He burned Papal Bull publicly.

The Papal Bull decreed that he had 60 days to withdraw the document and 60 more days to report the withdrawal. Feeling unhappy and threatened, Luther burned the decree publicly. As soon as the Church learnt about it, they banned Luther from Church activities including sermons and rituals.