What was Martin Luther's goal or purpose for writing the 95 Theses? (WG 4.1) A Martin Luther's purpose of writing the 95 Theses was to reform the Catholic Chureh. B Martin Luther's goal was to abolish the position of the Pope within the Catholic Church. C Martin Luther tried to increase the power and influence of the Catholic Church. D Martin Luther's purpose was the establish the Eastern Orthodox Church of England.

. Martin Luther's purpose for writing the 95 Theses was to reform the Catholic Church.<br /><br />Luther's Theses primarily challenged the practice of indulgences, which he believed were corrupting the Church's spiritual authority. He wanted to initiate a debate within the Church about these practices, hoping to spur internal reform, not to break away and create a new church. While his actions ultimately *led* to the Protestant Reformation, that was not his initial goal in writing the 95 Theses.<br />