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Is there a threat to world peace or a regionallocal problem because of the conflict between the catholics and protestants?
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It was not over religion, do research.
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Why were British troops sent into Northern Ireland in 1969?
Because there was a break down of law and order in Ireland. Catholics were being treated unfairly and protestants were outnumbering them. There was no talking of this situation in Parliament so the problem would never be solved. The catholics and protestants were on the brink of civil war. Of course the border made in 1921 to separate northern Ireland and Ireland was only meant to be temporary however this just added to both catholics and protestants frustration. So of course the British troops had to be sent it, it was inevitable.
Why did the Catholics immigrate to America?
Both religions came to America trying to find separation from the English religious turmoil. Not all Protestants came to America at first, but the non-Anglican sects did because they did not want to admit King Henry VIII was the head of the Church of England. The Catholics came over mainly when Maryland was created originally intended to be a haven for Catholics but, because of financial regions, had both Protestants and Catholics. Eventually, lots more people wanted to come over.
The Protestant Reformation divided the western church into what two groups?
The Roman Catholics and the Reformers (Protestants). Reformers is the preferred title because it emphasized that their agenda was positive, to restore the church to Biblical practices, not merely a negative protest, but Protestants is the common term.
The Toleration Act of 1649 was passed in Maryland because the Protestants outnumbered the Catholics?
certainly the eastern shore of maryland was settled by former servants identured in virginia they had been trading with natives for years col claibourne and his followers were protestant and with quakers settled the maryland eastern shore in the years leading up to the the toleration act of 1649
Why has violence become a way of life in Northern Ireland?
because the british occupied northern irleand to protect the protestants and the Irish catholics resented their presance which has now resulted in violence.
What two groups used to be in conflict in Northern Ireland?
None anymore but in the 1960s-1990s there was conflict between the protestants and Catholics of the land because the Catholics wanted an united Ireland and the protestants wanted Northern Ireland to stay under British rule . no fighting anymore despite rumours from other sources
The Toleration Act of 1649 was passed in Maryland because the Protestants outnumbered the Catholics.?
The Toleration Act of 1649 was passed in Maryland because the Protestants outnumbered the Catholics
Which way did the catholics and protestants divide?
because they are idiots
Why are Protestants called Protestants and if Catholics Protest can they be Protestants too?
Protestants are called protestants because they PROTESTED against the catholic church because Henry viii was catholic but he wanted a divorce but the catholics would not let him, so he started his own church( church of England) and they were called the protestants, also you can not be protestant and catholic.
Why did Robert cecil not like the catholics?
because he was a protestant and because he thought that catholics were sneaky and always plotting againt the protestants
Why would Catholics be involved in the Gunpowder Plot?
because the protestants were prosecuting them and oppresing!
What are the Differences in culture in Northern Ireland?
*This is generalising* The two main cultural groups in Northern Ireland are Protestants and Catholics Protestants: Political view= unionist/loyalist Nationality= British Catholics; PV= nationalist/republican N= Irish Protestants tend to play rugby, cricket, football Catholics tend to play Gaelic Football and Hurling, Protestants support Glasgow Rangers FC Catholics support Glasgow Celtic FC Protestants vote for DUP & UUP Catholics vote for Sinn Féin & SDLP Protestants live in east Belfast Catholics live in west Belfast Protestants go to state run schools Catholics go to Roman Catholic schools Protestants are in the Orange Order Catholics are in the GAA Protestants celebrate the Orange day (12th July) Catholics celebrate Easter Rising Catholics speak Irish as their 2nd language Protestants speak Ulster-Scots as their 2nd language Protestants wear a poppy to remember their fallen Catholics wear a lily to remember their fallen Protestants regard the IRA as terrorists Catholics regard the IRA as freedom fighters Protestants fly the Union flag Catholics fly the Tri-colour flag Protestants call the 2nd largest city 'Londonderry' Catholics call the city 'Derry' Protestants refer to 'Northern Ireland' Catholics refer to 'the north of Ireland' Catholics eyes are meant to be closer together Protestants say ee-ch for the letter H Catholics say he-ch for the letter H Protestants call Catholics; fenians or taigs Catholics call Protestants huns Protestants see Ian Paisley as their leader for unionism; Catholics see Gerry Adams as their leader for Irish nationalism Protestants read the Newsletter Catholics read the Irish Times Protestants tend to be more right-wing. DUP are anti-same-sex marriage, anti-abortion, conservative Catholics tend to be more left-wing. Sinn Féin are pro-same-sex marriage, pro-abortion, liberal Young Protestants are in flute bands Young Catholics do Irish dancing Protestants see the Queen as their figure head Catholics see the Pope as their figure head Catholics have larger families because of disapproval of contraception. *These are just stereotypes that I have just grown up with and do not apply to the majority of people here. Just a bit of banter.
Did Charles 1st like the protestants or Catholics?
Charles I of England definitely supported the established Church (the protestant Church of England) but because his wife was a Catholic, the nobility felt that he was too lenient towards the Catholics.
How were Irish catholics treated in 1819?
As immigrants, the Irish Catholics were treated very badly. Employment ads began to contain the phrase, "Irish need not apply." This was because they were Catholics The Protestants did not like them because of centuries of religious wars.
Is the Catholic religion like the Christian religion?
Catholics ARE Christians. Christianity basically splits to: Catholics and non Catholics, the non-Catholics are Protestants, Baptist, Non Demoninational ect. Yet we are all connected because we are all Christians.
Why did elizabeth combine the protestant and the Catholic church together?
Elizabeth I combined the Protestants and The Catholics together because Elizabeth tried to bring peace in matters of religion. She tried to find a solution which both the Catholics and the Protestants could agree on and accept this created The Middle Way. Eg. Elizabeth created a bible in English for the Protestants but allowed a Latin edition to be printed for the Catholics. By Georgia age 12.
Is circumcision more common among Catholics than Protestants?
There is an organization called Catholics Against Circumcision that argues that circumcision is against the spiritual principles of Catholics, and that therefore Catholics should remain intact. It is not a requirement for either Catholics nor Protestants to be circumcised because of their religion like Jews or Moslems. Therefore to ask in which denomination circumcision is more common is irrelevant. It is likely that there is very little difference between them.
