>On middle age, when Martin Lutero was opposed to the Roman church.. The main reason for the split was the Romans has self proclaimed, with his tradition with the 'same power' of Bible.. Was a time when the Pope, his bishops, fathers, etc.. Has a full influence on political subjects on that society.. And, all of his decisions wasn't support by the bible.. So, they decide (by pope concil): the bible are only a book, and our (his) traditions are strongest..
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>My opinion.. "Wise decision, for who use religious subjects to gain control for the mass.."
Yes, religions have often been used as means to power and money.
Do I understand correctly, that you are a protestant?
You might find the following reading interesting; a message to the World's religious leaders.
http://bahai-library.com/published.uhj/religious.leaders.htmlAlso available in several other languages. For example, I found this in Portuguese:
http://www.bahai.pt/docu/lideresrel.html
Difference in opinions hath cost many millions of lives: for instance, whether flesh be bread, or bread be flesh; whether whistling be a vice or a virtue; whether it be better to kiss a post, or throw it into the fire... (from Gulliver's Travels)
