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    YourOwn95Theses 0910

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    This document provides instructions for students to write their own 20 theses calling for changes they would like to see in the world, similar to Martin Luther's 95 Theses. Luther wrote his theses to address issues he saw in the Catholic Church, such as the selling of indulgences. Students are asked to address problems or desired changes related to authorities like parents, teachers, local/national government, or global leaders. They must then answer questions about where they would post their theses and write a letter to one authority explaining their concerns.

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    YourOwn95Theses 0910

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    This document provides instructions for students to write their own 20 theses calling for changes they would like to see in the world, similar to Martin Luther's 95 Theses. Luther wrote his theses to address issues he saw in the Catholic Church, such as the selling of indulgences. Students are asked to address problems or desired changes related to authorities like parents, teachers, local/national government, or global leaders. They must then answer questions about where they would post their theses and write a letter to one authority explaining their concerns.

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    This document provides instructions for students to write their own 20 theses calling for changes they would like to see in the world, similar to Martin Luther's 95 Theses. Luther wrote his theses to address issues he saw in the Catholic Church, such as the selling of indulgences. Students are asked to address problems or desired changes related to authorities like parents, teachers, local/national government, or global leaders. They must then answer questions about where they would post their theses and write a letter to one authority explaining their concerns.

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    YourOwn95Theses 0910

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    This document provides instructions for students to write their own 20 theses calling for changes they would like to see in the world, similar to Martin Luther's 95 Theses. Luther wrote his theses to address issues he saw in the Catholic Church, such as the selling of indulgences. Students are asked to address problems or desired changes related to authorities like parents, teachers, local/national government, or global leaders. They must then answer questions about where they would post their theses and write a letter to one authority explaining their concerns.

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    Name _______________________________

    Date ____________________ Period ____

    Your Own 95 (or so) Theses

    Martin Luther was motivated to write down 95 theses, or statements, about things he saw the
    Catholic Church doing that he felt needed to be changed. A few of his 95 Theses are listed below.
    …from Luther’s 95 Theses
    35. They who teach that contrition is not necessary on the part of those who intend to buy souls out of
    purgatory or to buy confessional privileges preach unchristian doctrine.
    36. Any truly repentant Christian has a right to full remission of penalty and guilt, even without indulgence
    letters.
    43. Christians are to be taught that he who gives to the poor or lends to the needy does a better deed than
    he who buys indulgences.
    44. Because love grows by works of love, man thereby becomes better. Man does not, however, become
    better by means of indulgences but is merely freed from penalties.

    What are some things you would like to see changed in the world? (At home, at school, nationally,
    globally, etc.) Come up with at least 20 and write them in the form of statements, or theses. Then,
    answer the questions at the end. Your statements do not all have to be directed at the same
    authority. Some may be directed to your parents, some to teachers and administrators, and some
    towards local or national government, or even global leaders. Put some thought into what you write
    down and make your statements strong and meaningful!

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    Name _______________________________
    Date ____________________ Period ____
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    On a separate sheet of paper, answer the following questions. Staple your responses to this
    handout.
    Questions
    1. Luther posted his 95 Theses on the door of his church in Wittenberg. Where would you like
    to see your 20 theses posted? Explain why.

    2. Luther also sent his 95 Theses to the Archbishop of Mainz along with a letter
    explaining his concerns with the Catholic Church’s activities (such as the sale of
    indulgences). Write a letter to one of the authorities addressed in your 20
    statements. Explain your concerns and why you see the need for change. Rather
    than just simply being critical can you be convincing in a way that might win this
    authority over to your side?

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