Martin Luther's argument stated that moral virtue is not measured in good deeds but through faith. How might this contradict the Church's view?
a. The Church encouraged works, deeds, and the sale of indulgences (monetary payment for remission of sinful acts).
b. The Church promoted the creation of visual art for didactic and liturgical purposes.
c. The Church openly encouraged philosophies that bolstered liturgical goals.
d. The Church promoted political agenda for the "godly" leadership of civic office.
Answer: a
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