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Topic History of: Edict of Worms
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Barney

Almost exactly 500 years ago, the Edict was passed prohibiting support for Martin Luther - by those affiliated to the Holy Roman Empire.

Only a very few years later, Henry VIII - a Catholic - fell out with Rome, because of the Pope's refusal to grant him a divorce.

Simultaneously confiscating Catholic land and property, Henry quickly became head of the new Church of England and married with impunity.

The first Brexit, in real terms.

Henry wanted to leave the catholic club (which was interfering with his plans) and disliking Rome's treatment of Luther - he was keen to follow its decisive Worms lead, which he did enthusiastically.

Half a millennium later - with democracy thrown into the mix - his successors in government have now proven themselves incapable of exiting the new club.

Even with a democratic mandate from the people to do so.