What does the Lutheran concept of 'The Priesthood of All Believers' imply?
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Correct answer: Every baptized Christian has direct access to God without needing a priest as a mediator
Luther argued that there was no spiritual hierarchy between the clergy and the laity. He believed that all believers are spiritually equal and can read the Bible and pray directly to God.
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