laurenrelarkin on Nostr: “Although Luther did not consider himself a politician, he could not evade ...

“Although Luther did not consider himself a politician, he could not evade political questions and decisions, and he had to take a position on them from his theological perspective. In this way he exercised a considerable influence upon Elector John and thus influenced the course of events. In itself, this influence is not surprising. It occurred by itself, so to speak, within the internal politics of Electoral Saxony, because Luther was asked to intervene with the elector in many situations. His letters to Elector John and to other influential personalities show that frequently he stood up for those who were legally disadvantaged, abused, persecuted, or in need, and that often he advocated not only legal solutions, but also ‘fair’ ones. One of the obligations placed upon a Christian—one that corresponded with God’s mercy—was to moderate the law’s severity.” vol 2 p. 352

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