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Until 1517, there were only two branches of Christianity; the Roman Catholic Church, which had the Pope as its head, and the Eastern Catholic Church, also known as the Orthodox Catholic Church, which was led by the Patriarch of Constantinople (later called Istanbul). If you were Christian, you were Catholic. In 1517, a Catholic Monk named Martin Luther nailed a list of 95 things he found wrong with the Church on the door of his parish church in Wittenburg, Germany (although lately there has been some question whether or not he actually and literally Nailed them). These were the 95 Thesis that were the basis of the Protestant Reformation. The "Protestant Reformation" was so called because Martin Luther, and the people who followed him, Protested the injustice and downright Blasphemy that they saw in the Catholic Church. There were all sorts of practices of the Church with which they disagreed, but the two Basic ideas that inspired the Protestant Reformation were (1) the idea that Every person had personal access to God, and had no need of a Priest to mediate with God for him/her, and (2) the premise that Faith alone was sufficient for Salvation. The Catholic Church held, and still does, that a combination of Faith and Service (works) was necessary. The churches that carried on these beliefs are called Protestant, and the people who attend are known as Protestants.
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What colonies broke away from Massachusetts?
Delaware was the colony that broke away from Pennsylvania
Which countries broke away from the Catholic church during the Protestant Reformation?
England. Germany was divided after Martin Luther broke away from the Catholic Church, and started a new church, now called the Lutheran church.
What was the climate like during the Elizabethan era?
For the first 30 years or so, it was a Roman Catholic country. However, King Henry VII broke away from the church in about 1536 because the Pope would not let him divorce his wife. His logic was that she was not giving him any male sons so he should be able to divorce her. The Pope refused to grant him his wish and Henry broke away and founded his own church called the Church of England (Anglican Church). After this, he began to persecute those who remained loyal to the church. The Pope excommunicated Henry and thus released catholics from their obligation to obey him. This caused a great deal of tension between the government and catholics. The remainder of the century and beyond was spent hunting down and pursicuting catholics. To put it simply, it was a very bad climate.
Most of the Communist nations that broke away from the Soviet Union now practice what form of government?
The Nations that broke away from the Soviet Union now practice a gosdjs
What happened when Switzerland broke away from German empire?
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Were the Separatists part of a group that had broken away from the Roman Catholics?
Yes, they broke with the Anglican Church which had broken away from the Catholic Church.
Did Protestantism or Catholicism start first?
Catholicism and Orthodoxy came first. The Protestant Churches began after when Martin Luther formed a new Church and from that example, sprang up more churches and caused a snowball effect that is why there are literally over a thousand denominations.
The Christians who protested Catholic teachings came to be known as?
Protestants by definition protest some Catholic teachings. The various branches of Protestantism broke away from the Catholic Church in the 1500s. Eastern Orthodox churches broke away earlier after disagreements over doctrine, so could also be said to "protest" some Catholic teachings, although Orthodox and Catholic churches are often said to be "in communion" with each other, which cannot be said of Catholic and Protestant Churches.
Were Catholics the Church when Christ died?
No, the church consisted of small groups that would meet together under no certain name. Just believers in Christ. The formalities of the catholic church developed centuries later.Roman Catholic AnswerYes, Our Blessed Lord established His Church (which is the Catholic Church) on Saint Peter before He died. There was no other Church until the eleventh century when the Orthodox Church broke away from the Catholic Church. Centuries later there were some minor groups which broke away such as the Old Catholics, and the Society of St. Pius X. Protestantism was started in the sixteenth century, but they lost apostolic succession and thus have no valid priesthood, and no valid sacraments, and thus cannot be called "churches" at all.
Why are all Christians counted as Catholics when Jesus was ordained IE anointed King of the Jews?
Because there was only one Christian church (after Jesus died) - the church of Christ. All the early Christians were Jewish, then the church was opened to all . Later the church split due to divisions and arguments of authority and rules, and other Christian denominations were formed. Catholics are the only ones to claim origin from the apostles and the early church as others broke away to form new Christian churches. However, we believe that elements of the true church exist in the other churches as well
When Martin Luther broke away from the catholic church it was called the?
Protestant Reformation
When did the Catholic and protestants battle started?
When King Henry VIII broke away from the Catholic Church and started the Anglican Church in England, and when Martin Luther broke away from the Catholic Church in Germany. This started the Anglican (Church of England, Episcopalian, Anglo-Catholic, etc.) and Lutheran churches.
Why were the Rebels called Rebels?
They were called "Rebels" because the Confederacy chose to rebel against the Union, and broke away from it.
Is the Roman Catholic a break away group from the original Catholic?
No, The Roman Catholic Church is the original Catholic Church. The Orthodox Church is not a "break-away" church. The only churches that broke away are the "Protestant" Churches. God be with you! If by 'original Catholic' you mean the original church founded by Jesus Christ and His Apostles, then most certainly yes, although there are some common beliefs.
What is the difference between episcapalion and catholic?
Both churches and the Lutheran Church are "non reformed churches". They did not eliminate the rites of the Roman Catholic Church during the reformation. The Lutheran and Episcopal Churches are Protestant churches. The Lutheran church was founder by Martin Luther when he broke away from the Catholic Church and the Episcopalian church was formed when King Henry the eighth of England broke away from the Catholic Church and the Pope. He later took over all the churches and destroyed many of them. As a side note, all Christians were Roman Catholic until the 15th century.
When was Broke Away created?
Broke Away was created on 1989-12-18.
What colonies broke away from Massachusetts?
Delaware was the colony that broke away from Pennsylvania
