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Protestantism

Generally associated with the protests against the Catholic Church and its methods, Protestants follow Jesus Christ. One of the early scholars to lead the break from the established church was Martin Luther. If you have questions about anything to do with Protestantism, this is place to ask them.

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What did Queen Elizabeth do in protestant reformation?

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Queen Elizabeth I played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation in England. She established the Church of England, which separated from the authority of the Pope and embraced Protestant beliefs. Elizabeth implemented religious policies that sought to bring stability to the nation and mitigate the religious conflicts that had plagued England during her predecessors' reigns. Her religious settlement and support for the Protestant cause helped solidify England as a Protestant nation.

What are some examples of Protestant religions?

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Strictly speaking "denomination" is the better term for your question than "religion". Denominations are the subdivisions or varieties within a religion.

Within Christianity there are many denominations. The denominations which are called Protestant share common roots in the Reformation of Roman Catholicism in the 16th century.

Some examples of Protestant denominations would include: Lutheran, Baptist, Anglican/Episcopalian, Presbyterian, Evangelical Reformed, Methodist, and Congregationalist.

Blue nose protestant?

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The term "blue nose protestant" does not have a clear definition or widely recognized meaning. However, "blue nose" historically referred to someone who was perceived as overly strict or puritanical in their religious beliefs or practices. "Protestant" refers to a religious group that originated during the Protestant Reformation and includes various Christian denominations. Combining these terms, it could possibly imply someone who is very strict or conservative in their Protestant beliefs and practices.

What does it mean when you keep seeing butterflies?

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When my Neice died, the back yard seemed to fill with Monarchs. When my sister and mother died, similar things happened. When one of my other Nieces graduated in an outdoor ceremony of about 150 grads, a lone flew in and landed on her. Whenever my wife and I are in our back yard, monarchs seem to visit. We think that this is is the way that those who are no longer with us just letting us know that when we leave this earth, everything is alright and they are with God.

What foods do Protestants eat?

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I didn't know they were on a diet!

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Protestants are a large and diverse group. Ethnic or regional foods will be served on their tables, and you won't see "Protestant food" on a plate.

Protestants have no dietary restrictions generally speaking, although some fundamentalists might follow Old Testament restrictions, so if you are entertaining people you know to be fundamentalist Christians, ask them whether they have special requirements.

Some Christian groups have other restrictions. Mormons, for example, don't drink coffee because of the caffeine content. Again, feel free to ask: your consideration will be appreciated.

Bear in mind that people of any religious group might have allergic reactions or strong likes or dislikes relating to certain foods. Again, check with prospective guests as a courtesy.

Do Protestants have to get circumcised?

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No. Paul's Epistles in the New Testament discuss the question of whether or not Christians need to be circumcised, and he says that they don't. For this reason circumcision is not a part of Christianity. Some Christian boys have been circumcised for other reasons, but there is no religious reason for circumcision.

Did the Shakers follow a vegetarian diet?

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Some followers did, some didn't. Click on the link below, under 'Related links'.

What can you do when you have a narcissistic boss?

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Narcissism is a rare personality disorder that requires a specific diagnosis. Additionally, narcissists typically don't lie much. Your boss sounds more like an ego-centric who twists the truth to support him or herself. I would file a formal complaint with HR and get others in your department to do the same. Document the issues in writing so you have support. I am in that situation now and it is horrible!! Only thing I can say is document, document, document!! The boss I work for is a narcissistic and right now we (meaning he and I) communicate through a third party via his request. His office is directly in front of my desk and whenever I need his signature on a document, I have to get up, walk around the corner give it to the third party, she then walks it back pass my desk and gives it to him. Now, you see the predictament I'm in. All I can say is pray. go to their higher ups and state your beef! Narcissists most certainly do lie. The truth is irrelevant to them. What I did? I quit. It's not worth it.

What differences are there between Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Church and English Evangelical Lutheran Church?

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Vaguely put, the Wisconsin Synod tends to be more conservative than the Missouri Synod. The core differences stem from differing views of what defines "confessional fellowship" as well as what roles are divinely instituted in matters of Church ministry. The Missouri synod and WELS differ on what the Bible says concerning roles of men and women within the Church. Both are confessional Lutheran Churches and to outsiders the differences are often difficult to discern, while to the two synods, the matters of disagreement are of great enough weight to fuel the conviction to remain distinct. The Wisconsin Synod teaches that agreement on all the teachings of Scripture is necessary for all forms of fellowship. The Missouri Synod teaches that full agreement is necessary only for altar and pulpit fellowship. Wisconsin teaches that the same scriptural principles apply to all forms of church or religious fellowship. All joint prayer is an expression of fellowship. Missouri teaches that there can be joint prayer that is not an act of fellowship. In practice Missouri also indicates that full agreement is not necessary for worship at occasional joint Christian celebrations, Reformation services, convocations, rallies. Some Missouri pastors allow "ecumenical wedding services" at which pastors or priests outside their fellowship may participate. Wisconsin practices "close" or "closed" communion, inviting to their altars only those who are members of congregations in WELS fellowship. Although Missouri officially teaches "close(d)" communion, many pastors and churches practice "open" communion, allowing joint communion with those not in doctrinal agreement with the Missouri Synod. There are also differences in the doctrine of the church and ministry between the two synods. Wisconsin teaches that God has not ordained any particular form of the church. The invisible church is present in the local congregation and the synod. Both can be called church in the same sense. Missouri's official teaching seems to be that the local congregation is the only "divinely appointed" form of the church. By contrast the synod is a human arrangement. Wisconsin teaches that the pastor of a local congregation is only one form of the divinely instituted public ministry. Other forms are teachers, professors, called administrators, etc. The specific form is determined by the church's call. Missouri seems to teach that the only divinely instituted form of the public ministry is that of pastor of a local congregation. All other positions are auxiliary to this. However, there appears to be a number of different teachings on the church and ministry currently in the Missouri Synod. According to the WELS, scripture assigns the headship role to men and a helping role to women, only men serve in offices and roles that involve an exercise of authority over other men. Missouri does not allow women to serve as pastors but allows women to serve in a number of areas which involve the exercise of authority over men.

How did the Spanish inquisition affect the indigenous people on the American continent?

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The Spanish Inquisition was a religious tribunal or court established in Spain from 1480 to 1820 AD, but most active from 1492 on. It was responsible for the jailing, trial, torture, and execution of "heretics," mostly Jews accused of not completely converting to Catholicism. During its activities many thousands of Jews had to flee the country.

The Spanish Inquisition was empowered by Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain in 1492. The Alhambra Decree, passed on March 31, 1492, ordered the Jews in all Spanish-owned lands to leave and never come back by August 31, 1492. If they chose to remain, they had to convert to Catholicism. Many Jews left, but some decided to remain and convert. Some Jews took Catholicism to heart; most did not. The Jews who pretended to believe in Christ but were really Jews at heart were called crypto-Jews and marranos. If you suspected someone of being a crypto-Jew, you could report them to one of the courts set up across Spain, and the judges/torturers at the court would test the people accused. They were tortured horribly; even if they weren't Jewish, they admitted that they were to get the pain to stop. Once they confessed, they were sent to the stake to be burned alive. This process included the auto-da-fé (act of faith, public penitence), which has come to be synonymous with execution for heresy.

A second decree in 1502 expelled Muslims and continued the tribunal, which remained active in the 1600s and 1700s, including a ban on Freemasons in 1815. The Inquisition ended shortly thereafter. Descendants of Spanish Jews were only allowed back to Spain beginning in 1924. The Alhambra Edict of 1492 was formally revoked in 1968.
The goal of the Inquisition was to enforce Catholicism in Spain and in Spanish territories. Torture was considered legitimate by the inquisitors. As under the Soviets, everyone was afraid of informers. Many thousands were tortured and killed.

As part of the Christianizing of Spain, Jews who openly remained Jewish were expelled from the country. Many died in the process, and everyone else was uprooted.

My colleague adds: The formation of the Jesuits and the following inquisition was a Catholic response to the Protestant Reformation. Sometimes this response is called the counter-reformation.

Are there more Catholics or more Protestants in England?

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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.

Name some of the most active protestant denominations in latin America?

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Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Anglican, and a little Baptist.

How old is Billy Graham?

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Evangelist and columnist William "Billy" Graham was 99 years old when he died on February 21, 2018 (birthdate: November 7, 1918).

US wrestler and bodybuilder Eldridge Coleman, aka "Superstar Billy Graham" is 74 years old (born June 7, 1943).

What are the similarities between the three main divisions in Christianity?

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In practice all Christian religions to a greater or lesser degree follow Christ in relation to the following: faith and trust in God, prayer and self-denial, observance of the law which is written in Scripture and in the hearts of those who love the truth and offering sacrifice to God (various animal and bird offerings in the Old Testament, the Lamb of God in the New Testament, the sacrifice of the Mass in the Catholic Church, Communion in the Anglican Church).

What happened in France when the Edict of Nantes was revoked?

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It was ended during the reign of King Louis XIV who decided that the religion of the King would be the religion of the Nation. The Calvinist would convert back to Catholicism. They were not allowed to move elsewhere, and that was the law. Many escaped and France lost about one percent of its population.

Is Mrs Billy Graham dead?

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Yes, go to billygraham.org and it will fill you on his current life.

Yes, he is still living. I believe he is 91 years young.

Billy Graham is 92 years old and living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Yes, as of January 2016, Billy Graham is still among the living, having now lived 97 years here below.

I am sure he is looking forward the grand meeting with his Savior, Jesus Christ and also his reunion with his wife Ruth, who passed away in 2007.

Was John Wesley a member of the Methodist denomination?

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Actually, ironically Wesley never was a member of the Methodist denomination. He was an Anglican priest his whole life and he never left Anglicanism. He founded Methodism as a Bible study to go alongside Anglicanism but never as a new denomination. After he died his followers left Anglicanism and started the Methodist denomination.

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John Wesley founded the Methodist movement in 1739. He was originally an Anglican like his father. A quick search of the internet can provide a number of very good biographical summaries of his life.

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The first one is correct. Methodism was not founded by John Wesley. It was founded by Christians in America based on the the teachings of John Wesley. This was done actually right before his death. The first he heard of the American church called Methodism was on his deathbed and he was saddened. Wesley remained an Anglican throughout his life. The term "methodist" was first used by other Oxford students to describe the bible study group that John and Charles formed. They were called "methodists" as an insult, because they were very methodical in their studies and practices. It was not a term coined by Wesley to describe a church he created. In the most basic form his theology was that we are saved by the Grace of God, and as such should do all the good we can in His name while on earth. His sermons are amazing to read.

What things did martin Luther say?

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—Salvation is gained by faith alone

—Jesus is the head of the church

—The Bible is the sole source of religious truth

—Only God can forgive sins

—The Bible should be in English (not Latin)

Why didn't France become a Protestant nation?

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Because Spain tried to keep all of Europe as Catholics but f=France wanted something different because they hated England

Why is Martin Luthers work significant?

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Martin Luther helped start the reformation of the Catholic church. On October 31, 1517, Luther posted his 95 theses on the door of the Whitenburg Cathedral (which seems rather bold; however, many people would post things on church doors--a lot like how people post discussion topics on a forum) that discussed the sale of indulgences. (An indulgence is payment of a sin--much like a penance--and they were bought to save people from purgatory. The sale of indulgences was used to fund the construction of St. Peter's Cathedral, sold at different prices to people of different social statuses, and also sold for people that had already died.) Luther taught that salvation was by faith alone and that scripture was the final authority for Christians, not the pope.

What is the meaning of the word protestant?

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Protestant is the word that refers to a Christian that is not affiliated with the Catholic church. The protestant church includes Methodists, Presbyterians, Baptists and many other denominations.