Luther's lavatory thrills experts

[emad]

BBC News


Martin Luther was candid about his constipation

Archaeologists in Germany say they may have found a lavatory where Martin Luther launched the Reformation of the Christian church in the 16th Century.

The stone room is in a newly-unearthed annex to Luther's house in Wittenberg.

Luther is quoted as saying he was "in cloaca", or in the sewer, when he was inspired to argue that salvation is granted because of faith, not deeds.

The scholar suffered from constipation and spent many hours in contemplation on the toilet seat.

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[arwalden]

1. How Amusing.

[htuttle]

2. So one might say this is the toilet that gave birth to Protestantism

Fascinating...

I can totally see the connection to being constipated, too. :evilgrin:

[emad]

3. Anyone know of any psychoanaltical studies re the anal retentive

personality, poor diet and tendencies to start new religions?
Maybe Mormonism?

[Beware the Beast Man]

4. I remember learning this in my Renaissance & Reformation class

back in college. Proof positive that the john is a place of reflection and meditation. When I strike it rich, I'm installing a fully-stocked periodical shelf in my bathroom.