Catholics believe the pope is the vicar of Christ on earth, Lutherans do not.
Catholics believe they are saved by faith and good works. Lutherans believe they are saved by faith alone.
Catholics believe in Purgatory, Lutherans do not.
Lutherans are Christians but as with all Christians and religions everyone is different and have different opinions on the matter. So it depends on who you ask. It can also differ based on which country you are in.
Yes. Actually, Lutherans are a specific church (or denomination), while "protestants" is an umbrella term that includes many different denominations.
Yes, there are Lutherans, Catholics, Baptists, Orthodox, etc.
No. We don't consider them any different from before pregnancy or birth.
yes! of course lutherans are christians!
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans was created in 2002.
Of course Lutherans believe in God! Lutherans believe in the one true God - The Triune God , Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
they were called protestants because they protested
No, Lutherans do not believe in purgatory as a part of their faith.
The 2004 estimated number of Lutherans in America is around 13.5 million (http://www.adherents.com/rel_USA.html). Worldwide there are an estimated 70 million Lutherans.
the Catholics and Lutherans
Lutherans do baptize babies, and most believe it should be done. They baptize adults as well.