Hanging with History

22. Martin Luther: Reformation in Germany Part 1: They didn't have a prayer

August 21, 2020 Harald Hansen Season 1 Episode 22
Hanging with History
22. Martin Luther: Reformation in Germany Part 1: They didn't have a prayer
Show Notes

The Reformation in Germany Part 1.  Martin Luther, they didn’t have a prayer.  With the help of Kurt Gödel via Scott Aaronson we examine Purgatory and the related prayer industry.  How can we understand a prayer industry?  This leads to indulgences. The great weakness, the great mistake of the church.  We try to bring the scummy, scammy nature of indulgences to a 21st century sensibility. The conflict between Martin Luther and Tetzl.  Grace vs Authority.  Roberto Calasso and Augustine.  The Diet of Worms.  Conversations with Camie touches on whether we should try to classify love.  Joltin' Joe episode.