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Protestantism and Its Many Denominations

The word “protestatio” was invoked in 1529, in reference to those princes that supported Martin Luther and spoke out against religious persecution. These royal supporters were eventually known as Protestants, a name that spread to the vast number of religious denominations that sprang from the beliefs associated with the Reformation. This guide attempts to straighten out the differences among the sects, pinpoint their commonalities, indicate their historical foundations and show you how to connect with Protestants everywhere.

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Protestant History

A large part of the world, particularly the West, is very much a product of what happened almost ... read more »

Protestant Beliefs and Practices

Although the various denominations differ on many religious tenets, they do share similar ... read more »

Pentecostal Beliefs, Practices and Community

The Pentecostal name is derived from the events described in the New Testament: On the Day of ... read more »

Presbyterian Beliefs, Practices, News and Blogs

At 75 million members in the world, Presbyterianism is one of the most populous Protestant ... read more »

Anglican and Episcopalian Beliefs, Practices and Community

Episcopalianism is the strain of Anglicanism that developed in the United States. The ... read more »

Methodist Beliefs, Practices and Blogs

Methodists care strongly about spreading the word of God’s kindness through missionary work ... read more »

Lutheran Beliefs, Practices and Blogs

Lutherans follow the beliefs of Martin Luther, stressing the important role that faith plays in Christianity, and that Scripture is the ultimate authority. There are approximately 66 million Lutherans in the world. Use this section to find more information on Lutheran beliefs, practices and blogs.

Insights for Lutheran Beliefs, Practices and Blogs

  • Lutherans are considered conservative Protestants due to the fact that the followers of Luther did not break from Catholicism to the extent that reformed Protestants (like Calvinists) or radical Protestants (like the Amish) did.
  • "Book of Concord," written by Luther and his contemporaries, lays out the faith’s doctrine.

Top Sites for Lutheran Beliefs, Practices and Blogs

For information on Lutheranism and Lutheran organizations …
Lutheran Hour Ministries is dedicated to spreading the word of Lutheranism worldwide. Read about Lutheran beliefs, including beliefs about God, “being saved,” good works and life after death. 
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Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) has about 4.9 million members and is the largest Lutheran church in North America; it follows mainline Protestant beliefs. Find links to Lutheran newspapers and magazines, or locate a Lutheran Church near you. 
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For the Life of the World hosts an intriguing essay, “The What and Why of Lutheranism,” written by a professor at Concordia Theological Seminary. The essay attempts to explain why there are so many different Lutheran synods (church councils) in the United States.
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For Lutheran blogs …
Lutheran Blog Directory is an extensive list of blogs that relate to Lutheranism. The only criterion for the blogs listed is that the blogs have a Lutheran affiliation.
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Baptist Beliefs, Practices and News

Numbering about 40 million worldwide, Baptists make up a large Protestant denomination. One of the ... read more »

Seventh-day Adventist Beliefs, Traditions and Community

Seventh-day Adventists came from the millennialist Millerite movement in 19th-century America, and ... read more »

Anabaptist Denominations

Anabaptists were those that sprang from the Radical Reformation, as compared to the Evangelical ... read more »

Quaker Beliefs, Traditions and Community

The Quakers, or the Religious Society of Friends, number about 210,000 throughout the world. ... read more »

Unitarian Universalist Beliefs, Traditions and Blogs

Unitarian Universalism may not belong in the Protestant guide per se; it may not even fall fully ... read more »

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