Original: The Peace of Augsburg stated : Rulers of the 225 German states could choose the religion ( Lutheranism or Catholicism ) of their realms according to their consciences , and compel their subjects to follow that faith ( the principle of cuius regio , eius religio ) .
Simplified: The Peace of Augsburg said that : German Princes ( there were 225 princes ) could choose the religion ( whether they were Lutheran or Catholic ) in their states ( this was called cuius regio eius religio ) .