PSYB30H3 Chapter 9-3: Chapter 9-3
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Martin luther faced a problem of ego identity. He was unable to formulate a coherent and convincing a(cid:374)s(cid:449)e(cid:396) to the t(cid:449)o fu(cid:374)da(cid:373)e(cid:374)tal (cid:395)uestio(cid:374)s of ide(cid:374)tit(cid:455): (cid:862)who a(cid:373) i? (cid:863) a(cid:374)d (cid:862)ho(cid:449) do i fi(cid:374) i(cid:374)to the adult (cid:449)o(cid:396)ld? (cid:863) Martin luther is credited with starting the massive religious and cultural movement termed the. He is also credited with bringing writings of christianity to common people by providing first authoritative translation into german. Luther had a fit during choir which symbolized the low point of luther"s identity struggle- the point where he felt cut off from all that provided his life meaning. This incident was sandwiched between 2 other key incidents: The first event: luther was following the career path sketched out by his father. A bolt of lightning struck near him sending him into a convulsion. This caused him to be committed to the catholic church. He became a monk, however he was too intense, and too passionate.
