There is an interesting article available online regarding a Catholic perspective on the events commonly referred to as "The Protestant Reformation". I am providing a link and an excerpt from the preface so that you can consider reading the article when you have time, if you have an interest in such things. It is a rather long article, but certainly a very interesting read. Let me know what you think.
The article is HERE and is written by apologist Dave Armstrong.
Here is a bit of the preface:
The following material is definitely controversial and will no doubt be offensive in part or in entirety to many Protestant readers. However, its intention is not to insult or to excite needless quarreling. It is not meant to be an attack on the merit and personal character of present-day Protestants, but rather a very straightforward and critical examination of various aspects of what is known as the "Protestant Reformation". Nevertheless, it is my opinion that some "controversy," although painful at times, is necessary and useful for the purpose of determining the relative merits of competing truth claims…I only ask the Protestant reader to accept my good faith and to believe that I bear no ill will towards non-Catholics in general. I hope that I can be received not as an "enemy" but instead, as an honestly critical "friend" and fellow Christian…
True ecumenism, to which I am passionately committed, does not "paper over" profound disagreements in a delirious, "warm fuzzy" atmosphere of self-deluded bliss. Rather, the profundity of authentic ecumenism is a fellowship despite major differences, in a special and delightful environment of mutual respect. Despite, then, my persistent forays into distressing subject matter (which might be considered "mudslinging" by Protestants), I maintain a deep love and respect for my "separated" Christian brethren, realizing that, in all likelihood, most are totally unaware of the historical events to be forthwith chronicled -- just as I myself was before I began this research.
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