MorphRC Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 [b]Major Christian Denominations: How Do They Differ?[/b] [b]Roman Catholics[/b] [b]Origins Organization Authority Special rites[/b] [b][Origins][/b] Traditionally, founded by Jesus who named St. Peter the 1st vicar; developed in early Christian proselytizing, especially after the conversion of imperial Rome in the 4th cent. [b][Organization][/b] Hierarchy with supreme power vested in pope elected by cardinals; councils of bishops advise on matters of doctrine and policy. [b][Authority][/b] The pope, when speaking for the whole church in matters of faith and morals, and tradition (which is partly recorded in Scripture and expressed in church councils). [b][Special rites][/b] Mass; sacraments: baptism, reconciliation, Eucharist, confirmation, marriage, ordination, and anointing of the sick (unction). --------------------------------------------------------- [b]Excerpted from Infopedia: The Complete Reference Collection Copyright © 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 The Learning Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved.[/b] [b]Compare to: Lutherans VV[/b] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorphRC Posted July 30, 2004 Author Share Posted July 30, 2004 [b]Lutherans[/b] [b]Origins Organization Authority Special rites[/b] [b][Origins][/b] Begun by Martin Luther in Wittenberg, Germany in 1517; objection to Catholic doctrine of salvation and sale of indulgences; break complete, 1519. [b][Organization][/b] Varies from congregational to episcopal; in U.S. a combination of regional synods and congregational polities is most common. [b][Authority][/b] Scripture alone. The Book of Concord (1580), which includes the three Ecumenical Creeds, is subscribed to as a correct exposition of Scripture. [b][Special rites][/b] Infant baptism; Lord's Supper; Christ's true body and blood present "in, with, and underthe bread and wine." --------------------------------------------------------- [b]Excerpted from Infopedia: The Complete Reference Collection Copyright © 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 The Learning Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved.[/b] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phatcatholic Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 hey, can you make an Excel chart w/ this info on it? that would be cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagiDragon Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 *shakes head in awe* MorphRC, phatcatholic how do you guys come up with so much research so fast? I'm very impressed. Like phat said, it would be awesome to whip out an excel spreadsheet on this stuff! Peace, Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phatcatholic Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 [quote name='MagiDragon' date='Jul 30 2004, 08:54 PM'] *shakes head in awe* MorphRC, phatcatholic how do you guys come up with so much research so fast? [/quote] we're cool like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagiDragon Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 [quote name='phatcatholic' date='Jul 31 2004, 03:34 PM'] we're cool like that [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JeffCR07 Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 ha, because they are awesome, thats how Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phatcatholic Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 this is the Official "Praise-MorphRC-and-Phatcatholic" Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorphRC Posted August 1, 2004 Author Share Posted August 1, 2004 [quote name='phatcatholic' date='Jul 31 2004, 04:21 AM'] hey, can you make an Excel chart w/ this info on it? that would be cool. [/quote] Theres a whole chart of like 10 differing denominations.. I dont use excel, and dont know how, but Ill post all the info here for you soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorphRC Posted August 1, 2004 Author Share Posted August 1, 2004 [quote name='MagiDragon' date='Jul 31 2004, 12:24 PM'] *shakes head in awe* MorphRC, phatcatholic how do you guys come up with so much research so fast? I'm very impressed. Like phat said, it would be awesome to whip out an excel spreadsheet on this stuff! Peace, Joe [/quote] Well my net stuffed up, and I was bored, so I do this, and end up finding some great stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorphRC Posted August 1, 2004 Author Share Posted August 1, 2004 [quote name='phatcatholic' date='Aug 1 2004, 06:04 AM'] we're cool like that [/quote] Yes we are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorphRC Posted August 1, 2004 Author Share Posted August 1, 2004 [quote name='phatcatholic' date='Aug 1 2004, 04:16 PM'] this is the Official "Praise-MorphRC-and-Phatcatholic" Thread [/quote] YAY SO I can be a moderator ..lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorphRC Posted August 5, 2004 Author Share Posted August 5, 2004 HA Found the thread and the article. Ill get the stuff done now bro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorphRC Posted August 5, 2004 Author Share Posted August 5, 2004 [font="Times"][color=blue][b]Major Christian Denominations: How Do They Differ?[/b][/color][/font] [b]Denomination [/b] [b]Origins[/b] [b]Organization[/b] [b]Authority[/b] [b]Special rites[/b] [color=red][b]-----------------------------------------------------------------------[/b][/color] [b]Denomination [/b] Baptists [b]Origins[/b] In radical Reformation, objections to infant baptism, demands for church and state separation; John Smyth, English Separatist, in 1609; Roger Williams, 1638, Providence, RI. [b]Organization[/b] Congregational; each local church is autonomous. [b]Authority[/b] Scripture; some Baptists, particularly in the South, interpret the Bible literally. [b]Special rites[/b] Baptism, usually early teen years and after, by total immersion; Lord's Supper. [color=red][b]-----------------------------------------------------------------------[/b][/color] [b]Denomination [/b] Church of Christ (Disciples) [b]Origins[/b] Among evangelical Presbyterians in KY (1804) and PA (1809), in distress over Protestant factionalism and decline of fervor; organized in 1832. [b]Organization[/b] Congregational. [b]Authority[/b] [i]"Where the Scriptures speak, we speak; where the Scriptures are silent, we are silent."[/i] [b]Special rites[/b] Adult baptism; Lord's Supper (weekly). [color=red][b]-----------------------------------------------------------------------[/b][/color] [b]Denomination [/b] Episcopalians [b]Origins[/b] Henry VIII separated English Catholic Church from Rome, 1534, for political reasons; Protestant Episcopal Church in U.S. founded in 1789. [b]Organization[/b] Bishops, in apostolic succession, are elected by diocesan representatives; part of Anglican Communion, symbolically headed by the Archbishop of Canterbury. [b]Authority[/b] Scripture as interpreted by tradition, especially 39 Articles (1563); not dogmatic; triannual convention of bishops, priests, and laypeople. [b]Special rites[/b] Infant baptism, Eucharist, and other sacraments; sacrament taken to be symbolic, but as having real spiritual effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorphRC Posted August 5, 2004 Author Share Posted August 5, 2004 [color=blue][font="Times"][b]Major Christian Denominations: How Do They Differ?[/b][/color][/font] [color=blue][font="Times"][b]Part II[/b][/color][/font] [color=red][b]-----------------------------------------------------------------------[/b][/color] [b]Denomination[/b] Jehovah's Witnesses [b]Origins[/b] Founded 1870 in PA by Charles Taze Russell; incorporated as Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of PA, 1884; name Jehovah's Witnesses adopted in 1931. [b]Organization[/b] A governing body located in NY coordinates worldwide activities; each congregation cared for by a body of elders; each Witness considered a minister. [b]Authority[/b] The Bible. [b]Special rites[/b] Baptism by immersion; annual Lord's Meal ceremony. [color=red][b]-----------------------------------------------------------------------[/b][/color] [b]Denomination[/b] Latterday Saints (Mormons) [b]Origins[/b] In visions of the Father and the Son reported by Joseph Smith (1820s) in NY. Smith also reported receiving new scripture on golden tablets: The Book of Mormon. [b]Organization[/b] Theocratic; 1st Presidency (church president, 2 counselors), 12 Apostles preside over international church. Local congregations headed by lay priesthood leaders. [b]Authority[/b] Revelation to living prophet (church president). The Bible, Book of Mormon, and other revelations to Smith and his successors. [b]Special rites[/b] Baptism, at age 8; laying on of hands (which confers the gift of the Holy Ghost); Lord's Supper; temple rites: baptism for the dead, marriage for eternity, others. [color=red][b]-----------------------------------------------------------------------[/b][/color] [b]Denomination[/b] Lutherans [b]Origins[/b] Begun by Martin Luther in Wittenberg, Germany in 1517; objection to Catholic doctrine of salvation and sale of indulgences; break complete, 1519. [b]Organization[/b] Varies from congregational to episcopal; in U.S. a combination of regional synods and congregational polities is most common. [b]Authority[/b] Scripture alone. The Book of Concord (1580), which includes the three Ecumenical Creeds, is subscribed to as a correct exposition of Scripture. [b]Special rites[/b] Infant baptism; Lord's Supper; Christ's true body and blood present "in, with, and underthe bread and wine." --------------------------------------------------------- Excerpted from Infopedia: The Complete Reference Collection Copyright © 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 The Learning Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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