On the 450th Year Anniversary of The Reformation

At a time like this, with the world as it is and with its multiplicity of problems pressing in us on all sides, why turn back and consider The Reformation? There are two main objections to looking back. First, a general objection to looking back—a feeling that the past has nothing to teach us. Second, some protestants object that the Reformation was a tragedy. Why should we be unashamed of the Reformation? Why have we come together to demonstrate?