People are human beings, not robots. We have the ability to think and make our own decisions. We own our destiny and we can choose what to do. But what if the ability to make decisions for oneself becomes corrupted? What would society become? Nowadays and in the society we live in, we have the right to pursue everything we want and desire. These rights, throughout the Middle Ages, were not available to the common man. The Church told you what to think and what to believe. However, there was hope because Martin Luther was determined to change the situation. He was a man who saw many flaws in the papacy and wanted to change them. Martin Luther changed society immensely, to the point that a religion was based on his ideals, and he ultimately changed society for the better because he exposed its corruption, translated biblical texts, and pointed out many flaws in the Church's teachings. during the Middle Ages, it can only be characterized by corruption. When such general power has no boundaries, they begin to overstep their domain. The Church at that time had more power than secular rulers; this means that ultimately the Church had power over people and everything else. (Gerrish 45-53) The Church, in a sense, can also be compared to a tree. A tree starts from the earth and begins to grow bigger and stronger, but over time the original tree has become non-existent. The roots on which it rested cannot be seen now, but the tree itself continues to grow. The tree from when it is planted to when it reaches its peak is very different. The roots are what the Church is essentially based on. The roots in this case were the Bible. It is said that the Bible was… in the center of the paper… as Roman Catholic and there was Protestantism. Protestants differ because they place more emphasis on the exact translation of God's words. They take the Bible literally and believe in God's words. For the most part, only the Holy Roman Empire converted to Protestantism while the rest of Europe remained Roman Catholics. (Lord, 96-99,103-108) Martin Luther had a lasting effect on society because he reformed the Church by exposing its corruption, translated biblical texts, and eventually had a religion named after him. Martin Luther had a lasting impact on society. His works and ideas spread throughout Europe and would greatly change the future. Although the corruption of the Church threatened prosperity, Martin Luther had managed to change his life for the better. Martin Luther's impact was great and monumental on European society.