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Protestantism in Germany

Protestantism in Germany is a type of religion that was started by a man named Martin Luther a very long time ago. He didn't like some of the things that the Catholic Church was doing at the time, and he thought that the teachings of the Bible were more important than the things that the church leaders were saying.

So, Martin Luther came up with a new way of understanding religion and he tried to change the Catholic Church. But they didn't agree with him, so he and his followers separated from the Catholic Church and began their own way of worshipping called Protestantism.

Since then, many different types of Protestant churches have formed in Germany, such as Lutheran, Calvinist, and Baptist. People who follow Protestantism believe that everyone can read and understand the Bible for themselves, and that everyone can have a direct relationship with God.

Today, Protestantism is still a very important religion in Germany, and many people follow it as a way of life. They have their own churches, teachings, and traditions that are different from Catholicism and other religions.