Martin Luther

After reading the document in Strayer's book about what Martin Luther said in his published work, Table Talks, I can understand why Protestants really needed to branch out. I almost agree with most of the things he ha to say about the Catholic Church at that time. The pope only cared really about having power, as did bishops and meanwhile, common people were dying of hunger. I can see why he would allow Protestants to marry. The pope today even has been heard saying it would make for a better Church, but then again, our pope today has many radical ideas. Now, don't get me wrong, I think it would be wonderful if priests everywhere were allowed to marry and raise families, I'm just saying it's very radical for the Catholic Church. Martin Luther took verses in the bible very seriously and said, "Christ with one sentence confutes all their arguments: God created them man and female... Now eating, drinking, marrying, etc, are all of God's making, therefore they are good..." (755). This only makes me think more that women should have a higher role in the church and perhaps all priests of all religions should be allowed that marrying option. I definitely do not agree on his views that women can learn but only serve their families though. Even today women are not allowed an active role in the Catholic Church and I think that reflects a lot on how little society has changed in its respect to women.