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Earlier Luther
Earlier Luther
Oppose unjust ruler by word only.
Heresy should not be punished by civil ruler because physical sword cannot address spiritual problems.
Law of Moses has no more authority than the law of another country. It only applies to Israel, not another nation.
Later Luther
Oppose unjust ruler with the sword if physically attacked.
Heretics should be punished by the sword.
Heretics should be punished as commanded in the law of Moses.