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Because they protested against the Catholic church.
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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.
What were the French calvinists called?
they were known by the names "huguenots" or "protestants"
Who converts more Catholics to Protestants or Protestants to Catholics?
protestants to catholics
What were the French protestants known as?
The French Protestants were called the Huguenots.
What is a nickname for protestants?
They are called 'Prods'
What are some similarities between Protestants and Presbyterians?
Presbyterians are a subset of Protestants, so they are Protestants. Not all Protestants are Presbyterians, however.
Why are Irish protestants called orange and the catholics green?
I do not think catholics are called green. The orangemen are mostly protestants and they get their name from William of orange
What were the Calvinists called?
The French Protestants were called the "Huguenots"
What is the place of worship of the protestants called?
a temple
What were England's strict Protestants called?
doritoes
What were the french known as?
The French Protestants were called the Huguenots.
What were the people called who protested the old church?
Protestants
