The Reformation, which began on October 31st, 1517, with Martin Luther's 95 Theses, brought about a significant shift in the way people understood the Bible and their relationship with God. The Reformers emphasized the importance of justification by faith alone, which is a core doctrine of the Protestant Reformation. However, the Roman Catholic Church has a different view of justification, which is based on the sacraments and good works. The Reformation also had a profound impact on Western civilization, giving people freedom from the control of the Catholic Church and promoting education and the study of the Bible.
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