Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for October 31, 2017
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October 31, 2017: Five hundred years ago today, an obscure Catholic scholar posted a document raising questions about the Church's policies and teachings. Martin Luther’s commentary sparked the Protestant Reformation.
But the impact of Luther's 95 Theses spread far beyond the theological realm. It shook European society and played a role in the development of modern concepts such as freedom, equality before the law, self-governance, and separation of church and state. Luther was excommunicated from the Church, and many secular authorities were outraged. Within four years, Emperor Charles V personally presided over a trial, and Luther was ordered to recant his writings. He refused and fled to live under the protection of a German prince.[1]
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- October 30, 2017 – 88 percent of benefits from state/local tax deductions go to upper-income Americans
- October 27, 2017 – 51 percent of Chicago residents believe relations with police are good
- October 26, 2017 – 1,300 dollars spent on Amazon by average Prime member
- October 25, 2017 – Cato study finds that 10 countries have more economic freedom than U.S.
- October 24, 2017 – 43.7 million immigrants live in United States today
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