Unless I am convicted by scripture and plain reason—I do not accept the authority
of the popes and councils, for they have contradicted each other my conscience is captive
to the Word of God. I cannot and I will not recant anything for to go against conscience
is neither right nor safe.

God help me. Amen .

Martin Luther, at the Imperial Diet at Worms, 18 April 1521.

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Graham J Weeks

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