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First, that religious authorities would be controlled by the state and not visa versa. Second, that the Church was not infallible in it teachings. Third, that only God could redeem people who had sinned, not priests or holy communion. Fourth, that Jesus was the saviour of mankind, not holy saints or the apostles.

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Q: How did the Protestant Reformation change the way people viewed religion and religious authority?
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