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im not even a protestant, and im more than happy to point out their retarded takes too. i just like history, especially religious history and im only answering you specifically calling me out with this
>Rape, extortion and murder are mortal sins. Indulgences do not excuse mortal sins. You don't even understand the thing you're posting about
when the facts of the time dont support you.
Johann Tetzel one of the most famous popularizes of the seeling of indulgences said in no uncertain terms during during his spruiking travels
>Even if you raped the Virgin Mary — with the Pope’s indulgence, your sin would be forgiven
>As soon as the coin in the coffer rings, the soul from purgatory springs.
and the popes own still existing signed decress regarding the selling of indulgences state
>By the authority of all the saints, and in mercy and in the name of the Vicar of Christ, I absolve thee from all penalties and sins... and I restore thee to the innocence which thou hadst at baptism
>This indulgence remits all sin, both mortal and venial, and saves the souls of the departed
so im not defending anyone, my only part in this whole thread has been to point out the ridiculousness of selling indulgences, which is one of the main original splits that caused the protestant movement, and im always curious to see Catholics argue in their favor, because you can be a catholic without supporting them. if you dont support paying money to the church to relieve yourself of past, present and future sins then (you) may be a protestant
