The Edict of Worms
A)contained Luther's refutation of Johann Eck's accusations.
B)expressed Luther's rejection of Pope Innocent I's spiritual authority.
C)called Luther to appear before Emperor Charles V to recant his "heresies."
D)made Luther an outlaw within the Holy Roman Empire.
E)led to Luther's forcible removal to Rome.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Edict of Worms, issued by Emperor Charles V in 1521, declared Martin Luther an outlaw within the Holy Roman Empire and banned his writings. It called for Luther's arrest and encouraged anyone to kill him without punishment. This was a response to Luther's refusal to recant his "heretical" views at the Diet of Worms.