Happy Reformation Day.

i wish i had something fun to offer, but with the exception of his "table talk," Martin Luther didn't really leave many fun things, including his own reputation. also, i only got power and heat back last night, so my googling has mostly been limited to essentials and stuff for homework.

so instead, i offer my favourite of the 95 theses that were (supposedly) tacked to the door of the Wittenberg cathedral 497 years ago:

Thesis 50: Christians are to be taught that if the pope knew the exactions of the indulgence preachers, he would rather the basilica of St. Peter were burned to ashes than built up with the skin, flesh, and bones of his sheep.

why in the world that thesis? because for me it shows the best of what Luther intended: the unity of the church (in his respect for and benefit of the doubt offered to the pope), the reform of excesses, and his care for the everyday person.