:: Luther also showed quite an affinity for classical literature, Roman, Greek and Christian. Early on, he also expressed an appreciation of intellectual freedom. While you have a right to your opinion, I see Luther quite a bit differently than "doctrinare, intolerant and provincial" Probably the quickest way to demonstrate this is to refer you to Luther's words themselves: especially "Freedom of a Christian," "to the Christian Nobility of the German Nation," and "A Prelude on the Babylonian Captivity of the Church." I also can recommend to you several books on the subject of Luther and Humanism, if you'd like.