Catholic
In the same category as Catholic's, Jewish, Shinto, etc. Protestant's are a religious group. Originally formed as "Protesting...against the religion at that time" in that particular region.
Most of the religious groups who settled in colonial Virginia were Anglicans and other Protestant denominations.
The Edict of Nantes was passed in France by Henry IV on April 13, 1598. It allowed the Huguenots, a Protestant group, religious freedom.
It became known as Protestantism, leading to the founding of the Church of England.
The term "blue nose protestant" does not have a clear definition or widely recognized meaning. However, "blue nose" historically referred to someone who was perceived as overly strict or puritanical in their religious beliefs or practices. "Protestant" refers to a religious group that originated during the Protestant Reformation and includes various Christian denominations. Combining these terms, it could possibly imply someone who is very strict or conservative in their Protestant beliefs and practices.
A religious group can be called a sect. A religious group can also be called a congregation when all attend the same church. A religious group might have more than one sect, or group of individuals, like the Amish.
Protestant Christianity
Protestant missionaries. -APEX Learning®️ 2021
The Edict of Nantes, proclaimed by Henry IV of France in 1598, granted religious freedom to the Protestant Christians of France known as Huguenots. This Edict ended many years of religious-based conflict in France.
Another word for religious group could be "faith community" or "religious organization."
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protestant missionaries.