Martin Luther and the Catholic Church and why neither was able to compromise.

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Completion of the following assignment will demonstrate your mastery of the major points of contention between Martin Luther and the Catholic Church and why neither was able to compromise. In 1521, Holy Roman Emperor Charles V called Martin Luther to Worms, seeking Luther’s recantation of “heretical” doctrine. Luther refused, however, and offered a justification for his refusal. Read Luther’s comments, Before the Diet of Worms (https://www.bartleby.com/268/7/8.html), and explain his refusal to recant. Use the following questions as prompt points for a brief essay (try to limit your response to around 600 words). What does Luther admit to having done? Why does Luther refuse to recant what he has said? Luther defends himself by asking his opponents to do what? Why do you think he would invite such comment? You must cite your sources either in-text (parenthetically) or in footnotes.