Protestant
By: Emily, Julia, Mason
History of the Protestant Religion
- Protestantism originated in the 16th Century Reformation
- It is one of 3 major branches of the Christian religion along with Roman Catholicism & Eastern Orthodoxy.
- On October 31, 1517 Martin Luther nailed the 95 Theses to the door of All Saints Church in Wittenburg.
- The movement gained adherence fast in the Germany, Netherlands, Scandinavia, Scotland, and places in France.
- All this because of the 95 Theses Luther nailed to the Church.
http://www.religioustolerance.org/chr_capr.htm
http://classroom.synonym.com/key-beliefs-catholics-protestants-methodists-7410.html
http://www.religionfacts.com/christianity/denominations/protestantism.htm
Main Beliefs
-Protestants have believed in the bible as their sole spirtual activity
http://www.patheos.com/Library/Protestantism/Ritual-Worship-Devotion-Symbolism
Martin Luther with the 95 Theses
http://www.refo500.nl/en/pages/132/martin-luther-s-95-theses.html
Protestant Church
http://www.molon.de/galleries/Poland/Warsaw/Churches/Other/img.php?pic=5
The 5 Solae
http://brojerome.com/2013/10/31/reformation-day-the-five-solae/
Martin Luther
John Calvin
http://www.wts.edu/alumni/resources/ezine/happybirthdayjohncalvin.html
Huldrych Zwingi
Protestant Symbol
http://www.patheos.com/Library/Protestantism/Ritual-Worship-Devotion-Symbolism/Symbolism.html
Special Beliefs of Protestants
Protesting Roman Catholicism
https://openlibrary.org/works/OL2341731W/The_word_protestant_in_literature_history_and_legislation
The 95 Theses
- The 95 Theses were a list of propositions and questions for the Roman Catholic Church.
- Martin Luther nailed these to the doors of All Saints Church.
- Luther was concerned mainly about the corruption, as in selling indulgences.
- These were made because Luther was protesting the Catholic Church.
The 5 W's
What- a The difference between Roman Catholicism and Protestants is the Catholics believe in the theory of evolution, while the Protestants favor the creation.
When- 1517 or mid 16th Century
Where- Germany and Switzerland almost simultaneously
Why- The Protestant religion was created as an attempt to reform the Roman Catholic Church.
Special Rituals & Practices
- Baptism
- Lords Supper
- They believe Adam and Eve were real people.
- They believed God used evolution to create people.
- They believe the Earth is approximately 6,000 years old.
http://www.patheos.com/Library/Protestantism/Ritual-Worship-Devotion-Symbolism