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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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Is being protestant a bad thing?
Not at all. Protestantism is just another sect of Christianity. They reject the notion that divine authority is channeled through one particular human institution or person such as the Roman Catholic pope. Protestants look elsewhere for the authority of their faith. Most of them stress the Bible - the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament - as the source and the norm of their teaching. I hope this helps.
Who wrote the hymn It is Well with My Soul?
The Writer of It is well with my soul was Horatio Gates Spafford, you can read about him at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horatio_Spafford.
Thanks and God bless you.Take care, have a nice day.
It is usually referred to as "Die Godesberger Erklärung [vom 4. April 1939]".
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If you are Catholic can you pray in a Methodist church?
I sure hope you mean "pray"; and yes, you can practice prayer as St. Paul suggests, "without ceasing."
Do Protestants baptize people in Jesus' name or the Father's?
Persons who have placed their trust (for Eternal Life - in Heaven) in Jesus Christ (alone & nothing more) are to be baptized (by emersion) in the name of the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ) & the Holy Ghost (Spirit).
What is the Catholic understanding of the Mass and the protestant criticism of the Mass?
Rightly or wrongly, most Protestants believe that the Catholic interpretation of the mass is a resacrifice. Christ, it is supposed, is sacrificed afresh to put away sin at every mass and it is claimed that only by the continual offering of this sacrifice that sin can be put away. It is important to realize that the mass is not simply the memorial of the sacrifice of Christ made once on the cross, but is itself a sacrifice for sins. In this encyclical letter on "The Mystery and Worship of the Holy Eucharist (1990)", HH Pope John Paul II emphasised again the central concept of the mass, which he considered some priests and laity had neglected. 'The Eucharist', he stated, 'is above all else a sacrifice'.
Many Protestants regard this sacrificial nature of the mass as derogatory to God. They criticise it as something not found in the New Testament scripture nor history. They regard it as counter-scripture:
".....offered one sacrifice for sins for ever..." (Heb. 10:12).
"...By Whose will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once and for all..."(Heb. 10:10).
"For when He died, He died unto sin once and for all..." (Rom. 6:10).
... and many other references.
Protestants criticise the mass because within the scriptures and the early Church writings there is no teaching about the efficacy of the sacrifice of the mass. There is teaching, however, about the Communion service, or Lord's Supper, and about the need to receive by faith the benefits of Christ's death made once upon the cross, but nothing about the need to offer further sacrifices for sins.
What qualities did evangelical religion give to the early American culture?
The Evangelization of the American culture, more prominently known as the Second Great Awakening brought life not only to the religious aspect(through revivalism), but also to many other factors that define an individual particularly in the 1790s- 1860s. Various religious sects had sprouted during the Second Great Awakening, notably the Mormons, Methodists, and Baptists. The Awakening converted the majority of Americans during this period, including the Indians and slaves. Furthermore, many preachers have inspired others to do what they have preached. C.G. Finney inspired the future abolitionist T.D. Weld to revolt peacefully to attain their rights. Religion wasnt the only one that was affected by the 2nd great awakening. Conservatives supported the taxation for the funding of the tax- suppported schools. This was also the time when state colleges, seminaries, and early art schools have sprouted-- a virtual evidence of educational reforms. speaking of reforms, women were notably active to pushforth their propositions for women's rights-- womens suffrage which was advocated by elizabeth cady Stanton. Also, reforms in prison systems have undertaken, some punishments were lighted, while others were exaggerated. While temperance societies saw their birth. But not all of the reforms were successful-- after few years of establishment, utopian societies saw its demise because of its unrealistic views unsuited for the society. Arts, sciences, and literature, that had once been scarce in America, started to become a native occurrence. America started to produce native artists that painted native landscapes. Americans invented things that became popular not only in its nativity, but also throughout the world. More importantly, America produced notable writers, authors, and poets that were recognized throughout the world. The 2nd great awakening gave the American culture something that is original; something that Americans will be proud of.
Is there enough emphasis on the nicene creed on the Catholic church today?
Yes! it describes the full elaboration of Catholic belief.
When was St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran School created?
St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran School was created in 1882.
Do penecostals believe catholics will go to heaven?
In principle, there is no reason why they shouldn't. But in the end, it's down to the individual, not the denomination they have attached themselves to.
What are the differences between beliefs regarding ghost by catholics and protestants?
Catholic Christians believe in Purgatory, which is the ancient Christian belief that souls who have already been forgiven in life in the Sacrament of Reconciliation may still undergo purgation in the afterlife as a temporal punishment, to purify them from attachments formed to sin in their lifetimes- but after time in Purgatory, these souls always go to Heaven, as Heaven's "antechamber", metaphorically speaking, is Purgatory. During this time, some Catholics believe souls may appear as an apparition on Earth, what we would call a "ghost". However, this is not an explicit teaching of the Catholic Church like Purgatory is. Catholics are free to believe or disbelieve in ghosts roaming the world- but they must believe in Purgatory, as it is a dogma of the faith.
The Protestant sects and denominations do not have official teachings about ghosts, but they do not believe in Purgatory. Therefore, many do not believe in ghosts, and instead believe all souls go straight to Heaven regardless of any attachment to sin formed in this life, if the person was "saved", while "unsaved" go straight to Hell. Therefore, the various beliefs of the Protestant sects do not really hold a place for belief in ghosts.
More information re. Protestant beliefs:
Certain Protestant denominations (and conservative groups within other denominations) view both the Hebrew and the Christian Scriptures as literal truth. These believers look at several texts as indicating that souls of believers go immediately to heaven while those of the lost go immediately to hell. Consequently, when an apparition of any sort is experienced, spirit, ghost, angel or whatever, their only option is to identify that apparition as a demonic deception. To these believers, there is no middle ground between what is absolutely and entirely consistent with their interpretation of Scripture, and that which is entirely of the devil.
At the same time, a great many Protestants have more "liberal" or "progressive" beliefs and do not regard the Scriptures as literal truth in all aspects. These believers do not have definitive guidance or any church doctrine regarding ghosts and other apparitions. They are more likely to be influenced by popular culture or by their own more-or-less informed opinions.
Why wasn't the apocrypha included in the protestant bible?
"Halley's Bible Handbook" says:
"The Apocrypha
This is the name usually given to the 14 books contained in some of the Bibles between the Old and New Testaments. They originated in the 1st to 3rd centuries B.C., mostly of uncertain authorship, and were added to the Septuagint, which was a Greek translation of the Old Testament made in that period. They were not in the Hebrew Old Testament. They were written after Old Testament prophecy, oracles and direct revelation had ceased. Josephus rejected them as a whole. They were never recognized by the Jews as part of the Hebrew Scriptures. They were never quoted by Jesus, nor anywhere in the New Testament. They were not recognized by the Early Church as of canonical authority, nor as of divine inspiration. When the Bible was translated into Latin in the 2nd century A.D., its Old Testament was translated, not from the Hebrew Old Testament, but from the Greek Septuagint Old Testament. From the Septuagint these Apocryphal books were carried over into the Latin translation; and from thence into the Latin Vulgate, which became the common version in Western Europe till the time of the Reformation. Protestants, basing their movement on the Divine Authority of God's Word, at once rejected these Apocryphal books as being no part of God's Word, as the Early Church and the ancient Hebrews had done..."
(Halley's Bible Handbook: Classic Edition; ',The Apocrypha' pp 406-407)
Can you be Orthodox Catholic and protestant?
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Catholic AnswerNo, the terms are mutually exclusive. The Orthodox separated from the Catholic Church in the eleventh century over political arguments, and the very name protestant means that they have been protesting the Catholic Church for five hundred years. The Orthodox, however, maintain a valid priesthood, and thus valid sacraments.Where did the Puritans build their first colony and their last?
there first colony they built was Massachusetts bay colony
What is the relationship between the Episcopal Church and the Catholic Church?
The Episcopal Church (also officially known as the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America) is a mainline Anglican Christian church found mainly in the United States (including its unincorporated territories), but also in Honduras, Taiwan, Colombia, Ecuador, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Venezuela, the British Virgin Islands and parts of Europe.[2][3][4] The Episcopal Church is the Province of the Anglican Communion in the United States and most other territories where it has a presence (excluding Europe). The Episcopal Church describes itself as being "Protestant, Yet Catholic".[5] In 2009, the Episcopal Church had a baptized membership of 2,175,616 both inside and outside the U.S. In the United States, it had a baptized membership of 2,006,343, making it the nation's fifteenth largest denomination
CNN World ----------October 20, 2009,
The Vatican said Tuesday it has worked out a way for groups of Anglicans who are dissatisfied with their faith to join the Catholic Church.
The process will enable groups of Anglicans to become Catholic and recognize the pope as their leader, yet have parishes that retain Anglican rites, Vatican officials said. The move comes some 450 years after King Henry VIII broke from Rome and created the Church of England, forerunner of the Anglican Communion. The parishes would be led by former Anglican clergy -- including those who are married -- who would be ordained as Catholic priests, said the Rev. James Massa, ecumenical director of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Episcopal church responds to Vatican
by Dennis Coday on Oct. 20, 2009
- NationalCatholicReporter Today
Follwoing is a response sent from the office of Public Affairs of the Episcopal Church:
- From The Episcopal Church on the recent statement from the Vatican
[October 20, 2009] The following is from The Episcopal Church:
We have received the Vatican's statement and the joint statement signed by the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Archbishop of Westminster. We are in dialogue with the Archbishop's office and will, in the coming days, continue to explore the full implications of this in our ecumenical relations.
The announcement reflects what the Roman Catholic Church, through its acceptance of Anglican rite parishes, has been doing for some years more informally.
We in the Episcopal Church continue to look to the Holy Spirit, who guides us in understanding of what it means to be the Church in the Anglican Tradition.
We continue to remain in dialogue with the Roman Catholic Church through participation in the Anglican-Roman Catholic International Consultation (ARCIC) and the Anglican-Roman Catholic Dialogue in the USA (ARC-USA).
The Episcopal Church is a member of the worldwide Anglican Communion, and works together with other Provinces and with our ecumenical and interfaith partners to promote God's reign on earth
Bishop Christopher Epting
Deputy for Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations
The Episcopal Church
October 20, 2009
Roman Catholic AnswerThe Catholic Church looks at our separated brothers as falling into two categories: those who remain Churches as they retain a valid priesthood and valid sacraments, although they are separated from the See of Peter, this would include the Orthodox, the Old Catholics, the Polish National Catholics, the Society of St. Pius X, etc. The other category are the protestant "ecclesial communities" which, in the main, retain a valid baptism and believe in the Lord Jesus Christ as their savior but have lost their priesthood and sacraments. This would include the Episcopal Churches, which are an offshoot of the Anglican Church in England. However, as noted above, they are very close, and as their "Church" continues to drift farther and farther away from Christianity, the more conservative of their members are, happily, returning to the Catholic Church from which they have been tragically separated for nearly five centuries.
Where in the world is the most common place of the seventh adventist day religion practices?
As a percentage of the population, Rwanda is the most common place for the practice of Adventist religion.
Are students at Cedarville University in Cedarville OH allowed to go to movie theaters?
ye yo i think so,
What happened on the fortieth day after Jesus' death?
He went to Heaven with the 11 disciples looking up after him.
Though a myriad of differences are observable at a surface level, underneath there is no difference; they are all apostate spins from the faith that God, the Father of Jesus Christ, has founded and continues to build. The Roman Catholic sect started the first major departure (Constantine is largely responsible) from the faith and though a number of protestant revamps have given rise to the nearly innumerable different denominations today, the basic structure has gone unchanged from the Roman Empire's version of "church". Truly the pattern of assembly that has been established, prescribed, and continually built by God is evident in the New Testament, especially the Acts of the Apostles.
Israel's Mandate:
The above answer is actually close to the mark. The most accurate would be that the "church" Christianity is an upgraded version of the cultic worship of the queen of heaven. Biblical Christianity, on the other hand, is based on the faith of Israel, which is the faith of Yeshua, the apostles, the prophets of Israel and the 1st and 2nd generation of Yeshua's believers, who were overwhelmingly Jewish. They were massacred by the gentiles who usurped the membership, identity, doctrines of the TRUE FAITH. They then turned everything around 180 degrees and made it all pagan and of angel worship.
The so-called early christian martyrs were actually messianic Jews of the 1st and 2nd generation.The gentiles who infiltrated the kehilath or congregation of Yeshua carried out this decapitation tactic to remove the Jewish leadership of the Congregation and made it into what we see all around us now: paganism, worship and adoration of the queen of heaven, a fallen angel. Christmas, Halloween, holy week, etc.
Roman Catholic answerThe Catholic church received the faith from Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and the Apostles. This is the church that Jesus founded, promised to keep from all error, to be "one" and to be with until the end of time. The Orthodox broke away from the Church in the 11th century over leadership issues, they denied the Papacy. All the other Protestant sects you mention were founded in the 16th century (Lutherans or other Protestants) or founded much later from the Protestants. The differences are the various things that the Protestants deny. The Orthodox deny the Papacy, different Protestants deny different things, that is why they have now splintered into more than 10,000 denominations today. They all can be traced back to a belief that the individual believer only needs a Bible, and he can figure it all out for himself.Another answer:
Yeshua's faith is the Faith of Israel. It is the faith that is founded on the covenant at Mt Horev between Israel and Yahweh. Yeshua said that he was going to build the "The Congregation", not found it. Israel is the congregation not the ones that the gentiles have pressed on us. If Yeshua' congregation is the 'church', then he is disqualified from running for the offices of the Maschiach of the Congregation of Israel. These Offices belongs to Israel. Christ means Maschiach in the original language, Hebrew. The Jews invented it to designate the person that Yahweh promised to Israel to be their Redeemer. Yeshua was sent for and to save Israel. He was not sent for the gentiles. He stated so himself to the Samaritan woman. The salvation of the gentiles is dependent on the salvation of Israel. No Israel = no gentiles = no humanity.
If Yeshua is the Christ (Maschiach), then he is the Christ of Israel, not the church. The church has no claim whatsoever on that office. The word Maschiach is the generic title that the Jews invented and used to identify the One who is going to sit on the Throne of David. The throne of David is the Office of the Kingship of the Kingdom of Israel. Where is the 'church' in this? Other offices that it reprensented are the :
Offices of the High Priest of the Congregation of Israel,
the Offices of the Chief Judge of the People of Israel,
the Offices of the Chief Prophet of the People of Israel.
What are the differences between these churches? none. they are all cults of the queen of heaven, most especially the catholic church.
