Religious and political leaders had varied responses to Martin Luther. Some religious leaders, particularly within the Catholic Church, strongly opposed Luther's teachings and considered him a heretic. They defended the existing religious doctrines and systems and sought to suppress his ideas. Political leaders, on the other hand, had diverse responses. Some supported Luther as his ideas aligned with their political interests, while others opposed him due to fear of social unrest or to maintain their alliances with the Catholic Church. Overall, the responses to Luther were influenced by personal, religious, and political considerations.
