MorphRC Posted July 30, 2004 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]
MorphRC Posted July 30, 2004 Author 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]
phatcatholic Posted July 30, 2004 Posted July 30, 2004 hey, can you make an Excel chart w/ this info on it? that would be cool.
MagiDragon Posted July 31, 2004 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
phatcatholic Posted July 31, 2004 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
MagiDragon Posted August 1, 2004 Posted August 1, 2004 [quote name='phatcatholic' date='Jul 31 2004, 03:34 PM'] we're cool like that [/quote]
phatcatholic Posted August 1, 2004 Posted August 1, 2004 this is the Official "Praise-MorphRC-and-Phatcatholic" Thread
MorphRC Posted August 1, 2004 Author 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
MorphRC Posted August 1, 2004 Author 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.
MorphRC Posted August 1, 2004 Author Posted August 1, 2004 [quote name='phatcatholic' date='Aug 1 2004, 06:04 AM'] we're cool like that [/quote] Yes we are.
MorphRC Posted August 1, 2004 Author 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
MorphRC Posted August 5, 2004 Author Posted August 5, 2004 HA Found the thread and the article. Ill get the stuff done now bro.
MorphRC Posted August 5, 2004 Author 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.
MorphRC Posted August 5, 2004 Author 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.
MorphRC Posted August 5, 2004 Author Posted August 5, 2004 (edited) [color=blue][font="Times"][b]Major Christian Denominations: How Do They Differ?[/b][/color][/font] [color=blue][font="Times"][b]Part III[/b][/color][/font] [color=red][b]-----------------------------------------------------------------------[/b][/color] [b]Denomination[/b] Methodists [b]Origins[/b] Rev. John Wesley began movement in 1738, within Church of England; first U.S. denomination, Baltimore (1784). [b]Organization[/b] Conference and superintendent system; in United Methodist Church, general superintendents are bishops-- not a priestly order, only an office--who are elected for life. [b]Authority[/b] Scripture as interpreted by tradition, reason, andexperience. [b]Special rites[/b] Baptism of infants or adults; Lord's Supper commanded; other rites include marriage, ordination, solemnization of personal commitments. [color=red][b]-----------------------------------------------------------------------[/b][/color] [b]Denomination[/b] Orthodox [b]Origins[/b] Developed in original Christian proselytizing; broke with Rome in 1054, after centuries of doctrinal disputes and diverging traditions [b]Organization[/b] Synods of bishops in autonomous, usually national, churches elect a patriarch, archbishop, or metropolitan; these men, as a group, are the heads of the church. [b]Authority[/b] Scripture, tradition, and the first 7 church councils upto Nicaea II in 787; bishopsin council have authorityin doctrine and policy. [b]Special rites[/b] Seven sacraments: infant baptism and anointing, Eucharist (both bread and wine), ordination, penance, anointing of the sick, and marriage. [color=red][b]-----------------------------------------------------------------------[/b][/color] [b]Denomination[/b] Pentecostal [b]Origins[/b] In Topeka, KS (1901)and Los Angeles (1906), in reaction to perceived loss of evangelical fervor among Methodists and others. [b]Organization[/b] Originally a movement, nota formal organization, Pentecostalism now has a variety of organized forms and continues also as a movement. [b]Authority[/b] Scripture; individual charismatic leaders, the teachings of the Holy Spirit. [b]Special rites[/b] Spirit baptism, especially as shown in "speaking in tongues"; healing and sometimes exorcism; adult baptism; Lord's Supper. [color=red][b]-----------------------------------------------------------------------[/b][/color] [b]Denomination[/b] Presbyterians [b]Origins[/b] In 16th-cent. Calvinist Reformation; differed with Lutherans over sacraments, church government; John Knox founded Scotch Presbyterian church about 1560. [b]Organization[/b] Highly structured representational system of ministers and laypersons (presbyters) in local, regional, and national bodies (synods). [b]Authority[/b] Scripture. [b]Special rites[/b] Infant baptism; Lord's Supper; bread and wine symbolize Christ's spiritual presence. Edited August 5, 2004 by MorphRC
MorphRC Posted August 5, 2004 Author 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 IV[/b][/color][/font] [color=red][b]-----------------------------------------------------------------------[/b][/color] [b]Denomination[/b] Roman Catholics [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). [i][b]--------------------------------------------------------- Excerpted from Infopedia: The Complete Reference Collection Copyright © 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 The Learning Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved.[/b][/i] There ya go
cappie Posted August 5, 2004 Posted August 5, 2004 (edited) [b]Just a note[/b] : the Jehovah Witnesses and the Mormans are not Christian Denominations. They do not believe in the Trinitarian formulae for baptism and the reject the Trinity Edited August 5, 2004 by cappie
MorphRC Posted August 5, 2004 Author Posted August 5, 2004 Yeah I know. They were included in the list, and PhatCatholic asked for all the lists.
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