greed for what? money (duh) and political power. The anglican church was one of the biggest political moves under the guise of a "religious reformation" in Europe at the time.
Luther did have his religious reasons, obviously, but his new form of Christianity appealed to people because they would not be under the influence of the Pope, and not have to pay any taxes under his name or be under his control. And the ramifications of the Protestant Reformation were very political.....countries split and changed borders and what not.
Even the movment of Puritans from England to America was a poltical move.
But I suppose wealth was just as powerful a factor, too. (just like today with these people on TV claiming to be preaching the word of God. Yes, now you can pay your way into heaven. It totally defiles the basic meaning of Christianity)
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