Desiderius Erasmus, was a strong supporter of the Catholic Church, believed in the value of physical education and sports to prepare Crusaders to fight the Turks and vehemently opposed the attempt of Martin Luther to reform the Catholic Church.

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Desiderius Erasmus was a critical thinker and philosopher who had mixed feelings about the Catholic Church. He did believe in the value of physical education and sports but did not support the Crusades. In fact, he was a pacifist and believed in the power of reason and faith to solve conflicts. He also did not oppose Luther's reform efforts but critiqued them from his own perspective.

Desiderius Erasmus, Was a Strong Supporter of the Catholic Church