Articles related to "Protestants"



Sola Scriptura
Tracing the belief differences between Catholics and Protestants to the belief in Sola Scriptura or the Scripture Alone.
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Misconceptions about Henry VIII
The king responsible for separating the English state from the Roman Catholic Church is shrouded in mystery. This article will debunk many popular - but wrong - legends.
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Are Quakers Protestants?
An exploration of the question of whether the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) are properly considered Protestant, with notes on some of the differences Friends have had with classic Protestantism.
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Biographies of Some Well-known Protestants
Here are some great links to biographies of some well-known Protestant Pastors and Evangelists, as well as a little about them.
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If Walls Could Talk
Many religious groups after the Pilgrims sought refuge in America to escape persecution. The Huguenots (French Protestants) were but one who had much for which to give thanks in their new-found land.
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Of Men and Of Angels: Ireland of the 1840s
Of Men and Of Angels, the second book in Bodie and Brock Thoene's Galway Chronicles series, continues the story of Ireland's tenant farmers in the early 1840s, a time of conflict between the ruling English and the subjugated Irish.
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Questions We Are Asked
Three questions Catholics are asked: "Why do you pray to Mary instead of God?" "Do you believe that Jesus is the Savior?" and "What is the scriptural basis for Purgatory?"
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Spaghetti Suppers and Dinner on the Grounds
A review of Whitebread Protestants: food and culture in America by Daniel Sack. If you grew up with church suppers, this might be an interesting read.
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John Calvin Comes to Geneva
Even though the Protestant Reformation arrived in what is now Switzerland in the 1520s with reformer Ulrich Zwingli, John Calvin usually gets all the credit.
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King Arthur: A Review
Since this site is focused on issues related to Protestant Christianity, what follows is a review of the religious-oriented claims made by the 2004 film King Arthur
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Martin Luther and the Reformation
The Protestant Reformation began in Germany, when Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses, calling for reform of the Christian Church.
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Renaissance Composer William Byrd
Taking a break from 20th-century composers, let's trek backwards a few hundred years to the life of William Byrd.
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Ulrich Zwingli
Right around the time that Martin Luther was posting his 95 Theses in Wittenberg Germany, another Protestant reformer was doing similar things in the Swiss city of Zurich
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Lutherans: Catholic, Protestant, or Other?
What is a "Protestant?" Where did the term come from? Are Lutherans correctly categorized as Protestants? It's a matter of semantics and the viewpoints of historians. This is my viewpoint.
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Orthodoxy - Catholic or Protestant?
People sometimes ask whether Orthodoxy is Catholic or Protestant, but most Orthodox Christians would say Roman Catholics and Protestants are closer to each other than either is to Orthodox Christianity.
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"The Morning Star of the Reformation"
John Wycliffe's revolution in religious thought
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E-Mail: Why is Christ Still on the Cross in Catholicism?
A response to an e-mail asking for an "official" reason why Catholics use a crucifix and Protestants an empty cross. I checked all the official documents I could find on the net, and found no official reason. This is what I have heard and know.
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Martin Luther: The Beginning of the Reformation
This article is a short introduction to Martin Luther's life. A deeper look into his theology will follow next week
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Sectarianism in Scotland: The Last Decade (Chapter Five)
A look at the seperate Catholic schools system and evidence of changing attitudes towards the religious argument.
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Sectarianism in Scotland: The Last Decade (Chapter One)
An in depth examination of sectarian issues in modern Scotland which highlights the need for action and change.
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Sectarianism in Scotland: The Last Decade (Final Chapter)
The final word on sectarianism.
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The Black Death
An examination of the effect of the Black Plague on medieval society
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The Joy of the Mass, Part 2: Holy Communion
Belief in transubstantiation, the changing of bread and wine to the body and blood of Jesus, separates Protestants and Catholics. The author, a convert, talks about her conversion to this Catholic belief and shares a passage from the Catechism that beautifully defines "Holy Communion" in many words common to both Protestants and Catholics.
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The Martyrdom of Anne Askew Pt. 3
This article continues the series of articles on the martyrdom of Anne Askew.
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The Martyrdom of Anne Askew Pt. 4
This article discusses the questioning of Anne Askew & her responses to the questions posed to her.
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The Martyrdom of Anne Askew Pt. 5
This article discusses Anne's interrogation and the tools she relied on in her own defense.
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The Martyrdom of Anne Askew Pt. 6
This article finishes the discussion of the martyrdom of Anne Askew. The bibliography will be posted next week.
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The World's Greatest Book Reviewed
The Protestant's only infallible source: A brief review of the greatest book ever published, the Bible.
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Thinking in Story: Preaching in a Post-literate Age
This article is a review of a book by Dr. Richard Jensen, Preaching in a Post-literate Age.
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Edward VI
The short life of Edward VI was ruled by power-hungry ministers and in the shadow of the reign of his father, Henry VIII.
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Education in Your Religious Tradition
A review of institutions of higher learning affiliated with the Jewish, Muslim, Baha'i, Buddhist, Catholic, Transcendental Meditation, Seventh Day Adventist, and Protestant faiths.
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A Christmas Carol
It's amazing to think that one simple folktale shaped how we celebrate Christmas today.
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Bach's St. Matthew Passion
Johann Sebastian Bach's St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244: facts, the cast, brief history, and other related information.
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Christianity 101
According to Adherents.com, over 2 billion people worldwide identify themselves with Christianity, but what do these "Christians" believe?
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Christmas in Germany
Many modern Christmas symbols, such as the Christmas Tree, come from German traditions.
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Churches Squeezed Out
The exclusion of Protestant churches may dismissed as a mistake but unless they are included, it could cause another religious divide in Northern Ireland.
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European Intellectual Movements
Humanism, the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment and Romaniticism all helped shape societies in Western Euope, as well as the world at large.
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Hellsing: Ultimate OVA
A synopsis of the OVA series adapted from the Japanese manga Hellsing, dealing with vampires, religion, and buckets of blood.
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John Calvin and John Knox
John Calvin and John Knox were leading figures in the Protestant Reformation. They helped spread protestantism throughout Western Europe.
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London's Guy Fawkes Celebrations
Mike Gerrard rounds up some of London's Bonfire Night celebrations, to give you time to plan what to do on November 5th
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London's Guy Fawkes Night 2007
London's Guy Fawkes Night always sees spectacular fireworks displays. This year November 5th is on a Monday, so where and when will you find the best bonfires in London
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Portrait of an Unknown Woman
Portrait of an Unknown Woman, by Vanora Bennett, explores life surrounding Sir Thomas More and painter Hans Holbein, through the eyes of a young woman in the household.
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Religion in European History
The Protestant Reformation was established in Europe by Martin Luther. The Counter Reformation followed by Wars of Religion in France.
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Renaissance Movers & Shakers
Nicolaus Copernicus, Leonardo Da Vinci, Johannes Gutenburg, Niccolo Machiavelli and Martin Luther were five people who changed the European Renaissance.
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The Counter Reformation
In an effort to stop the spread of Protestantism, the Catholic church introduced sweeping reforms to its internal order, a period of time known as the Counter Refomation.
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The House of Valois
The House of Valois ruled during the European Renaissance, Protestant reformation, and the French Wars of Religion.
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The Tower of Babel
Pieter Bruegel's rendition is a symbol of his contemporary city of Antwerp.
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The Wars of Religion in France
Catholics, led by the Duke of Guise, waged violent wars against French Protestants, who were called Huguenots. For thirty years the Wars of Religion devastated France.
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Marguerite d'la Bergerac
A family folktale presenting my persona.
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Tudor Women Weak? No Way!
The Tudor period abounds with stories of powerful, patient, pragmatic and wonderful women.
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