“Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned!” » is a common prayer within the Catholic Church. The Roman Catholic Church was known for its practice of teaching its parishioners that sin is forgiven by asking bishops and priests. This practice known as confession or atonement was performed during a reconciliation ceremony. According to the Catholic Encyclopedia, a sinner would confess his sins to the priest, who in turn would give him a prayer to recite, telling him that his sins are forgiven and that all is satisfactory between him and the Church. In the Middle Ages, a simple monk questioned the authority of the leaders of the Roman Catholic Church. This doubt gave rise to what is today called the Protestant Reformation. Martin Luther was a prominent Christian theologian born on November 10, 1483 in Eisleben, Germany. He is best known for his fallout with the Catholic Church regarding the sale of indulgences in the church. He also disagreed on the questions: “How is one saved and entered into heaven?” and “Who is the highest authority in Christianity?” » Considered one of the most powerful and controversial figures of the Reformation movement, Martin Luther's actions caused corruption within the Roman Catholic Church, leading it to change some of its practices. Luther wanted people to be able to read the Bible for themselves and know that the priest did not have the authority to demand a monetary price to have their sins forgiven. His passion was so great that it led him to translate the Bible into a dialect where everyone could read and understand it for themselves. This translation caused a terrible change in the relationship between Church leaders and their parishioners. Martin Luther...... middle of article......t.org/cathen/09438b.htmHead, RC (2004). Protestant Reformation. Retrieved May 27, 2014 from Europe, 1450 to 1789: Encyclopedia of the Modern World: http://ww.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3404900956.html Kent, W. (1910). Indulgences, In the Catholic Encyclopedia. Retrieved May 19, 2014 from New Advent: http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/07782a.htmlStaff, B (2014). Martin Luther. (nd). Retrieved May 8, 2014 from Biography.com: http://www.biography.com/people/martin-luther-9389283Staff, H. (2009). Martin Luther and the 95 theses. Retrieved May 27, 2014, from History.com: http://www.history.com/topics/martin-luther-and-the-95-thesesThatcher, O.J. (1907). The library of original sources. Retrieved May 20, 2014 from Luther Against Catholicism, 1535: http://www.fordham.edu/Halsall/mod/1535luther.aspThe Holy Bible (nd). Tyndale House Publishers, Inc..