At the 1521 Diet of Worms, what was Martin Luther's response when asked to recant his writings?
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Correct answer: He refused to recant unless convinced by Scripture and plain reason
Luther famously stood his ground, stating his conscience was captive to the Word of God. This defiance against the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V and the Catholic Church effectively split Western Christianity.
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