What statement best describes the effect of Martin Luther's teachings?
A) strengthened the Catholic Church's influence in northern Europe
B) gave the individual believer more responsibility than the priest
C) brought about a new respect for the arts in Christianity
D) emphasized the role of good works in achieving salvation

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Martin Luther's teachings emphasized the role of faith and personal responsibility in achieving salvation, which gave the individual believer more responsibility than the priest. This challenged the authority of the Catholic Church and paved the way for the Protestant Reformation.

What Statement Best Describes the Effect of Martin Luther's Teachings