The Protestant Reformation came about through Martin Luther's dispute over indulgences. Indulgences are extra- sacramental remissions of temporal punishment for our forgiven sins. During Martin Luther's life, indulgences were sold for money by corrupt priests and bishops. Martin Luther did have a point to refute the sale of indulgences. Indulgences are not meant to raise funds for the Church. Where Martin Luther did go wrong is by criticizing indulgences itself. Indulgences are a part of the Church's infallibly defined teaching. They can be still given out today, but they usually are for certain, deserving cases.
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