What was the primary focus of Martin Luther's '95 Theses,' which he famously posted in 1517?
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Correct answer: The criticism of the sale of indulgences
Luther was deeply troubled by the Catholic Church's practice of selling indulgences, which were marketed as a way to reduce punishment for sins. He argued that forgiveness was a free gift of God's grace and could not be purchased with money.
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