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The Presbyterians developed a church organization based on the spiritual leadership of elders i.e. from the Greek "presbyters," distinguishing themselves from the traditional leadership of popes, archbishops, bishops etc, that constitutes Roman Catholic and Episcopalian hierarchy.
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How many presbyterians are in the US?
The Presbyterian Church stemmed from the Church of Scotland and the church of Scotland is one of the major religious institutes, so I am sure there are many.
Do presbyterians pay a memebership fee?
No, Presbyterians do not pay any membership fee or required payment of any kind. Presbyterians support the church by voluntary offerings according to their personal financial abilities and the leading of the Holy Spirit.
What has the author William A McLeod written?
William A. McLeod has written: 'Canvas work' 'Fullinwider and McFarland, two pioneer Texas Presbyterians' -- subject(s): Biography, Church history, Presbyterians
Do Presbyterians use the rosary?
No, Presbyterians do not have any tradition of using the rosary. But neither does the Presbyterian Church forbid or discourage members from using prayer beads if desired.
What The dominant religion in Northern Ireland is?
Christianity is the dominant religion in Northern Ireland. Most people in Northern Ireland are members of a Protestant church, such as Presbyterians or Anglicans, who are members of the Church of Ireland.
What are the two different types of presbyterians?
There are quite a few more than two types of Presbyterians. The two main Presbyterian denominations in the United States (Northern and Southern) were joined in 1983 to become the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Other Presbyterian churches include the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, the Presbyterian Church of America, and the Orthodox Presbyterian Church.
What was the main British religion in the 1700s?
The main religion in Britain in the 1700s was the Church of England, which was the established church. While there were other religious groups present, such as Catholics, Presbyterians, and Methodists, the Church of England was the dominant religious institution in England during that time.
Who outlawed Catholicism in England?
The Presbyterians in 1646 after they won the Civil War against the Church in England.
What are the most common religions in Vancouver BC?
The Roman Catholic Church is the largest. Next would be the Anglican Church of Canada and the United Church of Canada (Presbyterians & Methodists) and the Lutheran Church.
Where is the presbyterian religion located?
Actually, Presbyterian is a denomination located within the Reformed part of the Christian church. That is, Presbyterians think of themselves as Christians first and Presbyterians second. There are Presbyterian churches all over the world. The origin of the Presbyterian church can be traced to Switzerland and Scotland.
What are the differences between Catholics and Presbyterians?
Catholics are part of the Roman Catholic Church while Presbyterians are part of the Reformed Protestant tradition. Catholics believe in the authority of the Pope and sacraments while Presbyterians follow a Presbyterian form of government with elected elders. Additionally, Catholics have a strong emphasis on tradition and liturgical worship, whereas Presbyterians typically have a simpler worship style.
Where did the Presbyterians settle in Colonial America?
In colonial America, Presbyterians settled from Maine to Georgia. The Puritans of Massachusetts and Connecticut were originally Presbyterians. They split into Congregationalists and Presbyterians. In New York and New Jersey, as many of the Dutch learned English they left the Dutch Reformed Church and became Presbyterians. Huguenot refugees from France became Presbyterians. In the South, many Scots and Scotch Irish brought Presbyterianism with them. Thus, While there were no Presbyterian colonies south of New England, there were groups of Presbyterians throughout the colonies.
