can anyone list them and their differences?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

since the death of the pope, i've been curious about y there are so many subsections in christianity.

From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity

 

 

 

Christianity has been grouped into three main branches: Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, and Protestantism.

 

 

 

The protestant church formed during the reformation. I'm not sure about the the Orthodox.

 

 

 

I'm not entirely certain myself. I would say read that page and the page on the reformation.

Orthodox split off because of the catholic's icons

protestants split cuz a British king didnt like Catholic views on marriage. :(

protestants split cuz a British king didnt like Catholic views on marriage. :(

 

 

 

I dont think that is the main reason for the whole reformation in Europe.

 

 

 

It might have been why England followed the reformation though. Henry VIII was the king of England (not Britain) at the time. again from wikipedia:

 

 

 

The separation of the Church of England from Rome under Henry VIII, beginning in 1529 and completed in 1536, brought England alongside the Reformation.

 

 

 

I think the reformation could of happened because normal people were angry at the corruption in the church. Like the churches would be richly decorated and the people were poor.

 

 

 

I think there were many reasons though, not just that alone.

Theology is hard! :x

The Protestant Reformation began when a priest named Martin Lutherhad a disagreement with the Catholic Church. He thought their beliefs strayed too far from what they should have been. For example the people who paid the most money to the Church had a place in Heaven. He then wrote 95 statements against that of the Catholic Church. The Pope at the time, Leo X, threatened to excommunicate Luther if he did not take his statements back. He didn't take his statements back, so he was excommunicated.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At this point Luther had many followers, so when the Catholic Church tried to pretend it never happened, most of Germany started following Luther's doctrines. Luther, after 25 years of hiding (because he was excommunicated), came back and translated the Bible to German (this REALLY angered the Catholic Church. If the people can read the Bible themselves, then they can start thinking for themselves...). German princes supported Luther, and thus Protestantism was formed. Protestant was a term given to those who wanted change in the Catholic Church.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As for the Church of England. We have Henry VIII, a devout Catholic who hated Martin Luther. In many instances he publically insulted Luther. This pleased the pope. The pope named Henry "Defender of the Faith." Meanwhile, Henry was concentrating on carrying on his family's lineage. He quickly got married, and had five children (three male, two female). All of them died except for a daughter, Mary. Henry insisted on having a male child to take the crown. At the time divorce was not allowed by the Church, and especially from Henry since he was such a devout Catholic. He asked the pope if he could divorce, the pope refused.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This angered the king, so he went to Parliament and suggested that the pope have no power in England. Essentially he requested that he would have not only political power over England, but religious power as well. Parliament accepted. Henry was now the head of England's church. Now he could divorce and re-marry how ever many times he wanted. That's how the Church of England was formed.

Is Piscapillon (spelling) an off break of Christianity and if so, how did it form?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PDM

I don't know any branches. I'm just Christian. Nothing more, nothing less. We have no customs, we just do communion the first Sunday of every month. There is no age limit, or huge parties for taking communion. We celebrate Easter, Good Friday, Christmas, and so on. We don't take days off from school for religious holidays. We sing modern, English songs in church. We don't sing in Latin or Hebrew. We just have fun, y'know?

There are also many sub catigories to the major 3 listed.

thinking oh yeah my grand parents are uniteddont know if that one of the major one though

thx for the information you guys.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

i'm kinda looking for some info on like Bapists, Methodists, Catholics...

 

 

 

you don't need to type it out, but if you would give me a site it would be greatly appreciated.

Here goes (I know far too much about this)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First off, you have the basic three: Roman Catholic (the Pope), Eastern Orthodox (I think they have their version of the Pope as well. They may not anymore, but they certainly used to, it's one of the reasons why they separated in the first place) and Protestant. Easten Orthodox I am unsure as to whether they have fragmented much, Catholicism has only really fragmented on differences on issues (kind of like the Evangelical and Liberal clash in the Church of England, especially over homosexuality). Protestantism has many factions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In England, you have:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Church of England: Established Church of the State, reigning Monarch is the head, but day to day runnings are performed by the ArchBishop of Cantebury (currently Rowan Williams (I think that's how you spell it), with assistance from the ArchBishop of York. Large Church, so differences of opinion inside it. For instance, my Church is considered a fairly Evangelical (supposedly right-wing church), yet we couldn't care less about women Vicars or the problem of homosexuality. We think that God will call whoever he wants to become Vicars, if that includes women, who are we to argue. On homosexuality, we know that the Bible (not just Leviticus, but the New Testament as well) calls it wrong, we can read. Our point: Who cares? We all sin in different ways, that much is made clear as well. So they sin by fancying men, it doesn't make a difference. We all need the grace of God just as much. Meanwhile, there's a Church down the road that doesn't much like women vicars (women can serve elsewhere, their Youth Leader is a woman), but it can't be 'official'. They don't like homosexuals much either (the Jeffry John fiasco, did more harm than good for the homosexual cause I think. but that's another story)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Baptist: Churches under the Baptist title are also called 'free' (well, the one down my road is anyway!). I think that means that they're not affiliated with any major Church.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Methodist: Started by John Wesley (1800s I think) during the Welsh Revival. I think it was the Welsh Revival. 2 Million Welsh people became Christian, and the methodist Church came out of that.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quaker: No idea when, how, why or who started it, but they're different. Ardent pacifists (they won't hit back even when you hit them), they have a simple Church (usually just a hall, with a vase of flowers. No cross, no pews etc). I think they make a really big thing out of Communion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Salvation Army: not just a Charity, this is now considered a Church group. They eshew (is that spelt right?) communion almost completely, prefering worship and action. Again fairly simple surroundings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forgot one: begins with P, either Presbetaryan (spelling?) or Pentecostal (I think that one) - commonly known as a 'black church'. Gospel Choir, lots of signing, Amens and Hallelujiahs during Sermons. Brilliant atmosphere. Some of my best city friends go to these Churchs. Note that you don't have to be black to go, it's just that the congregation usually are.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

That's the basic ones that I can remember off the top of my head. Any questions, and I'll ring up my mates that go to those Churches.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oh yeah, there's similar Churches like this in America, I think their CofE might be the Presbetaryan I mentioned earlier. The name rings a bell, I just can't remember where they go. Ah well.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

P.S., shamelessly advertising my Church here, but if you live in England, specifically the Hertfordshire/around Chorleywood/Rickmansorth/Watford area (you'll know where it is if you live there, trust me), and are 14+ (i think some younger ones come as well) then come to ChristChurch in Chorleywood on Friday 22nd April. We do a big worship type event thing between 8 and 10 PM. Somehow, our Youth Leader has managed to persuade the ArchBishop of Cantebury to come along! Hence why I could remember his name. Come along, make yourself known to the tall(ish) Irish bloke who will be involved somehow (whether speaking, welcoming or whatever). He's the Youth Leader, tell him you're from here and you know me (call me by Mayjest). He will probably have no idea what you're talking about, but I'll let him know =). Oh yeah, and if you do want to come, don't bring you're parents. This is a youth event, and we want to show the Archbishop what we do every month. we don't want a bunch of parents trying to network with the head of the Church of England! I'd advertise our website, but I don't think we're allowed. Plus I don't think it's been updated since before Christmas.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes, I am well aware I went a lot off topic there. I really didn't mean to, I just didn't stop. Hopefully I have enough on-topic material at the top to warrant this post being saved.

I think you mean Prodestant by the P group. I also have a couple of very good friends and relatives who are Prodestant.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PDM

we all forgot about baptists... :twss:

we all forgot about baptists... :twss:

 

A most well deserved bump if I ever saw one.

 

Bravo to you.

Please don't bump up old topics unless you have something worthwhile to add.

 

 

 

Locked,

 

Pryomancer.