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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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How much Protestants did Phillip II Spain kill?
Philip II of Spain was deeply involved in the persecution of Protestants during his reign, particularly in the context of the Spanish Inquisition and the wars against Protestant movements in the Netherlands. While exact numbers are difficult to ascertain, tens of thousands of Protestants were executed or persecuted under his rule, especially in the Low Countries, where his harsh policies sparked significant conflict. The most notable event was the Dutch Revolt, which led to widespread violence and repression against Protestant populations. Overall, Philip II's reign was marked by a fervent commitment to Catholic orthodoxy, resulting in significant loss of life among Protestants.
Why were the Methodists given their name?
The name Methodist was used as a term of ridicule to describe the 'methodical' actions of John Wesley and others in terms of their religious devotions while students. These, among other things involved regular times for prayer, Bible study and Christian fellowship, which were considered out of the ordinary in his day.
It later came to be applied to the religious denomination started by Wesley, although he of course did not intend to start it but rather sought to remain in the Church of England.
In the Roman Catholic Church the answer is probably 'no' as RCs have strict rules about such things. However, being baptised is being baptised a Christian rather than a member of a particular denomination. In the Anglican Church, for example (Episcopalian in the US) , a baptism of a child of parents who aren't not married is possible at the discretion of the priest. This is allowed as the child is the central concern of the sacrament rather than the parents. However, there will usually be some constraints. For example, it might be necessary for the parents to undergo a Christian nurture course so that they understand just what baptism is about, they may have to make a commitment to get married at a future date, or, most likely, the priest might insist that at least two (if not more) of the Godparents are married and are practising Christians, as it is the responsibility of the Godparents (rather than exclusively the parents) to ensure that the child is brought up with Christian principles and beliefs. Consequently, if you are a Catholic and your priest refuses baptism, then you might find that, as baptism is a Christian sacrament rather than a denominational ceremony, a minister in another denomination will perform the baptism for you. Just go along to the church and ask. For many Protestants this is a non-issue. They do not teach or practice infant baptism, as there is no biblical precedent for it.
What plans do our churches have in order to fight the Anti-Christ and false Prophet?
The churches don't have to do anything to fight the Anti-Christ.
According to the pre-tribulation view of the end times, believers / church will be raptured before the tribulation and the manifestation of the Anti-christ and false Prophet.
The battle is the LORD's not the churches the churches are told to go and make disciples
Could a jew marry in an evangelical church?
Yes, but it would have to be a Jew that didn't care about his/her heritage.
Do protestant priests act as a link between an individual and god?
No. They educate and help Christians along the way, helping them to understand God and his meanings and how to be a better christian in the eyes of God.
What food restrictions do protestants have?
None, protestants believe that Christ has set us free from the law, and that the Old Testament food restrictions are no longer in effect.
How long is Lent in western Churches?
Lent is the period of time between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday. Lent is supposed to be 40 days, in honor of the 40 days and 40 nights that Jesus was in the desert.
Jonathan Edwards is most closely associated with which movement in US History?
The Great Awakening, New Light Calvinism, Congregationalism
The racial origins of William Marion branham?
William marion branham is the prophet of the seventh church age
Why is it that when people have seen the Devil in human form hes wearing joker shoes?
he's a fan of batman ^^'
Can you tell if a church is catholic or protestant by the name?
It depends on what its name is. If it is, for example, 'The Church of Our Lady', it is Catholic, as Protestants do not give that title to Mary. On the other hand, if it is, for example, 'St John's', it could be either.
No, if you protest you have to tell the government that you are and you have to do it where they tell you to and peacefully.
How often do Methodist churches change ministers?
United Methodist pastors are appointed regularly for one year at a time. Every year the Bishop of an Area appoints a pastor to remain at their current church or to a new church.
There is no hard and fast rule of when a pastor will move. Some churches are served by a pastor for many years, but it is true that Methodist pastors do move a lot.
General wisdom says that pastors stay in smaller churches, <200 members, for 3-5 years on average. In larger churches the average increases to 5-8 years. But, there's nothing mandating this.
Fun fact: In the early days of the Methodist Church in the United States it wasn't uncommon for pastors to move every quarter year. It was preferred that the pastors be single so as to accommodate this lifestyle. This has long since passed away.
What is the difference between the liberal religion and the evangelical religion?
Evangelical technically refers to spreading Christian teachings. In principle you can have both liberal and conservative evangelicals. But in practice the idea of evangelical Protestantism in the US, especially since the 1970s, has been most associated with a conservative movement with ties to both political and social conservatism in addition to its theological and personal moral teachings.
The basic ingredients in most evangelical Christianity are (a) the idea of achieving personal salvation through affirming one's faith in Jesus Christ and (b) the practice of "bearing witness" to this faith (evangelizing) by communicating it to others. A third ingredient which is more variable is how literally or closely the scriptures are understood; for some evangelicals biblical literalism or certain biblical passages are very important. None of those things necessarily requires a conservative political and social view. Thus there are some people who consider themselves evangelical but do not hold the views of the Religious Right in the US.
More often, though, liberal Protestants and Catholics are less likely to be associated with the term evangelical, even if it does accurately describe their beliefs and practices. So sometimes as a shorthand the religious denomination is taken as a measure of whether or not someone is "evangelical."
An excellent source on evangelicals from the liberal perspective is in Randall Balmer's books, especially Thy Kingdom Come(2006).
Are there any Evangelical United Brethren Churches left in the United States?
Not as EUB Churches. In the USA The bulk merged with the Methodist Church in 1968. A few joined with the Church of the United Brethren in Christ (a related denomination). Some went independent, some joined various other denominations, and most of the Pacific Northwest Conference became the Evangelical Church of North America.
Within Seventh-day Adventism there are two main strands: those who hold firmly to the old SDA doctrines, and those who have modified them somewhat and consider themselves to be evangelicals.
The question comes down to the accepted authority of Ellen White's writings in SDA circles. On this basis, we can assume that some SDAs still argue that Sunday observance is the mark of the beast, based on her teachings.
Yet SDAs do not seem to promote this view. A google search brings it up in an anti-SDA site, which insists that it is really SDA doctrine even if they do not promote it. You can make your own judgment on the fairness of that approach.
If indeed SDAs have this doctrine in their doctrinal DNA (namely in Ellen White's teachings), it raises the difficulty that applies to any Christian group that declares that one person holds the truth on all questions. We know that even Peter and Paul disagreed over Jews and non-Jews sharing meals at one point in time (which was resolved at the Council of Jerusalem). This experience should make us cautious in assuming that one person will always have all the answers.
What is Episcopal Presbyterian?
Typically, churches in these two denominations practice either Episcopal OR Presbyterian beliefs. However, some churches are dual-denominational, such as The Indian Hill Church in Cincinnati Ohio.
Protestant Bible and Catholic Bible which is correct?
the Catholic Bible
Actually, both are correct. However, the Protestants threw out a bunch of books of the Bible that did not fit with their teachings that are still recognized by Catholics as canonical. Therefore, the Catholic Bible is 'more correct.'
Why does the protestant church have 15 stations of the cross?
I don't think that many (if any) Protestant churches have the stations of the cross - I know Presbyterians and Baptists do not.
