[[Martin Luther]], for example, after reading the [[Bible]], interpreted contemporary practices of the [[Roman Catholic Church]] as inconsistent with God's Word. After being [[excommunicated]] he started his own denomination based on his interpretation of the Bible. | [[Martin Luther]], for example, after reading the [[Bible]], interpreted contemporary practices of the [[Roman Catholic Church]] as inconsistent with God's Word. After being [[excommunicated]] he started his own denomination based on his interpretation of the Bible. |