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"Unless I am convicted by Scripture and plain reason
—my conscience is captive to the Word of God.  Â
I cannot and will not recant anything,Â
for to go against conscience is neither right nor safe.
 Here I stand, I cannot do otherwise.Â
God help me. Amen." Â
ÂMartin Luther
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This presentation surveys the changes in church decoration and architecture that took place in Scandinavian countries in response to the Reformation and through the following centuries.
It will examine the different ways Lutheran churches visually expressed what the meeting place for the congregations of saints on earth should be.