Luther's position during the Peasants' War of 1525, as well as by his subsequent teachings is The Lutheran church would depend on the state- that is, on established political authority- for its protection and would in turn support the state.
Martin Luther and the peasants is the tale of a great, and tragic misunderstanding. When the peasants rise up against the oppressive rule of the nobility and clergy in 1524, they believe they have the Reformer on their side.
They take his combative slogan: A Christian is a free lord over all things and subject to none, literally, and feel emboldened to fight for their rights. But they have been truly duped by the Reformer.
The German Peasants' Revolt erupted in German-speaking areas in Central Europe between 1524 to 1525 was an utter failure since the aristocracy vehemently opposed it and Charles V, the Holy Roman Emperor, suppressed it ruthlessly via his younger brother Ferdinand. In all, about 100,000 poorly armed peasants were slaughtered. This peasant revolt had indeed had the support of Landsknechts, professional soldiers and knights the Swabian League was better equipped with military technology, strategy and experience. The massacres at the battle of Frankenhausen and Battle of Boblingen broke the backbone of peasant revolt.
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