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While each denomination has its own subtle variances I believe Lutheranism to be the closest relative to the Catholic Church in its traditional sense. Most services are akin to the reverance of tradition as does Catholicism. Some Lutherans even hold to the reverance of the Mother Mary while others choose to disregard that particular belief. This answer will vary across the American geographic but in generality holds true.
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What is the most common Christian religion?
Roman Catholicism. .................................... Christianity is the religion. Roman Catholicism is one church or major division within Christianity. The Protestant Church and Orthodox Church are other major divisions.
What religion are most US?
Christianity ( Protestant 70% of Christianity in US Catholicism around 30% )
Is the protestant the most widely practiced religion in Latin America?
No. Roman Catholicism is the most common religion in Latin America.
Are there more Catholics or more Protestants in England?
It has and most likely will always be protestants because the queen being a protestant herself runs the church of England which without a doubt is the most popular church in England.
What church can you be baptized in as an adult if you were christened in the Catholic Church as a baby?
The Catholic Church only recognizes one baptism, even most Protestant baptisms. If you have converted from Catholicism, however, any church that practices baptism will likely be able to conduct a baptism. You may be required to attend baptismal class prior to being baptized.
What protestant denomination is most similar to catholic?
LutheranRoman Catholic AnswerNone of them are really "close" to Catholicism as they are all radically different from their very roots, however, High Church Anglicans (Episcopalians) look like Catholics in their worship, and many of them believe very similar things.
What is Western Europe's dominant religion?
The most powerful religion in western Europe continues to be Catholicism. Centered in Rome, the Catholic church has dominated life in western Europe for over two thousand years. However, the Anglican Church dominates much of England and there are many protestant areas scattered throughout the continent.
In what country is Roman Catholic prolific?
Roman is an epithet first commonly used in England after the protestant revolt to describe the Catholic Church. It is rarely used by the Catholic Church. The only European nation I know that is still vibrant is Poland. For the most part, the most prolific part of the Catholic Church is in Africa. Catholicism tends to thrive where it is oppressed.
What is the predominate religion in Europe?
Catholicism Christian, either Roman Catholic or Protestant. The Catholics are mainly around the mediterranean, the Protestants are mainly in the North. Also there is Eastern Orthodox, Church of England & Secular societies. However, due to mass imigration and modern generations in low church attendance, Islam is closely on the rise.
What countries were most affected by the Protestant church?
The Protestant Church had a significant impact on several countries, particularly in Northern Europe. Germany, where the Reformation began with Martin Luther in the 16th century, saw profound changes in religious and political structures. Other countries like Sweden, Denmark, and Norway also experienced substantial shifts towards Protestantism, leading to the establishment of state churches. Additionally, the influence extended to England, which saw the creation of the Anglican Church, marking a departure from Catholicism.
Which Protestant church is most closely associated with the Church of England?
EpiscopalThe Church of England IS a protestant church. Of the major denominations in the U.S., the Episcopal is one that split off from the Churchof England in the 18th Century.
What was the most powerful church in Europe during 1587 and who was considered to be the head of the church?
Much of Northern Europe, including Scotland, England, northern Germany, Scandinavia, Switzerland, and the Netherlands broke from the Catholic Church and formed different protestant churches, some of which, like England and Scotland were national churches. But Catholicism remained the most powerful Church with France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Austria, Belgium, Southern Germany, and Lithuania remaining Catholic. Jesus Christ has always been the head of the Church with the Pope as his Vicar on earth.
