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Exploring what sets Lutherans and Catholics apart
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Lutheranism and Roman Catholicism are two of the most well-known branches of Christianity. While they share some similarities, the Lutheran and Catholic churches both hold varying opinions when it comes to their beliefs and teachings. Keep reading to learn about the most significant differences and similarities between Lutheranism and Roman Catholicism and how these two religions came to be.
Things You Should Know
- Lutherans and Roman Catholics differ in their views on the authority of the Scripture, how individuals achieve salvation, and the observance of certain sacraments.
- Both Lutherans and Catholics believe in the Holy Trinity, use the Bible as their holy text, and gather together to worship in the form of Mass.
- Roman Catholicism traces its roots back to the times of Jesus, while Lutheranism was founded in 1517 by Martin Luther, who split from the Catholic Church.
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- ↑ https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2017/08/31/u-s-protestants-are-not-defined-by-reformation-era-controversies-500-years-later/
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- ↑ https://download.elca.org/ELCA%20Resource%20Repository/What_is_a_sacrament_for_Lutherans.pdf
- ↑ https://www.tlcriesel.org/doctrine
- ↑ https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/library/view.cfm?recnum=3013
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- ↑ https://www.lcms.org/about/beliefs/doctrine/brief-statement-of-lcms-doctrinal-position
- ↑ https://www.dioceseoflansing.org/general/what-do-catholics-believe
- ↑ https://textandcanon.org/why-the-catholic-bible-has-more-books-than-the-protestant-bible/
- ↑ https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM
- ↑ https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/the-mass/order-of-mass
- ↑ https://www.lcms.org/worship/liturgy-parts
- ↑ https://www.faithlutherancorning.org/lutheran-church-year
- ↑ https://americanhumanist.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/catholicism.pdf
- ↑ https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/library/view.cfm?recnum=348
- ↑ https://www.zionsr.org/what-we-believe
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