{"text":"Since then your sere Majesty and your Lordships seek a simple answer, I will give it in this manner, neither horned nor toothed. Unless I am convinced by the testimony of the Scriptures or by clear reason (for I do not trust either in the pope or in councils alone, since it is well known that they have often erred and contradicted themselves), I am bound by the Scriptures I have quoted and my conscience is captive to the Word of God. I cannot and I will not recant anything, since it is neither safe nor right to go against conscience. May God help me. Amen.', April 18, 1521).","author":"Martin Luther","tags":["belief","christian","conscience","freedom-of-religion","freedom-of-thought","organized-religion","reformation","religion","steadfastness","truth"],"id":29134,"author_id":"Martin+Luther"}