Martin Luther, a 16th-century Protestant leader, used the concept of a "calling" to describe which of the following beliefs?
A) Industriousness and hard work in one's job, no matter how good or bad it is, is the way to fulfill God's will.
B) Some occupations (priest and farmer, for example) are better than others such as merchant, since they contribute directly to the good of society.
C) Men should work outside the home while women should do caring work in the home.
D) Social class differences in society are natural, and should be accepted.

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Martin Luther believed in the concept of a "calling," which meant that one's occupation was a way to fulfill God's will. He believed that all jobs, no matter how menial, were important and that individuals should work hard and strive to do their best in their chosen profession. This concept emphasized the value of hard work and personal responsibility, which were core values of Protestantism.

Martin Luther, a 16th-Century Protestant Leader, Used the Concept of a "Calling