D. Reformation
The Reformation began in 1517 after Martin Luther wrote his 95 Theses criticizing the Catholic Church.
Those supporting and agreeing with Martin Luther separated from the Church and began a new religion--Lutheranism. Others followed separating from the Catholic Church over differing viewpoints from baptism, confession, social behavior, and structure of the religion. Separating religions were called Protestant religions because they were protesting the Catholic Church
