In what way was Martin Luther a “crude” man? Explain the 2 of the statements that he made.

Martin Luther was often regarded as "crude" due to his sometimes harsh, direct, and forceful language, especially when he wrote against those he believed were corrupting the teachings of the Christian faith. Here are two statements (among many) that often illustrate his crudeness or bluntness:

1. His statements on the Pope and the Catholic Church: One of the most famous examples of Luther's crude language is his criticism of the Papacy and the Roman Catholic Church during the Protestant Reformation. In his writing and translations, he referred to the Pope as the "Antichrist" and criticized the Pope's authority using strong and sometimes offensive language. He believed the papacy was corrupt and abused its power, which he made no effort to sugarcoat in his speech or writing.

2. His use of vulgar language in his polemical writings: Throughout his polemical writings, Luther did not shy away from using coarse language that would have been considered inappropriate for polite society. Widely known is his use of scatological language (pertaining to excrement or feces) when attacking his theological opponents. He argued using analogies and language that would be considered vulgar by many today.