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5731cd690fdd8d15006c6554 | The Scottish Reformation decreased what country's influence? | France | [
"Protestantism\n\nThe Scottish Reformation of 1560 decisively shaped the Church of Scotland. The Reformation in Scotland culminated ecclesiastically in the establishment of a church along Reformed lines, and politically in the triumph of English influence over that of France. John Knox is regarded as the leader of ... |
5731cd690fdd8d15006c6555 | Who was the leader of the Scottish Reformation? | John Knox | [
"Protestantism\n\nThe Scottish Reformation of 1560 decisively shaped the Church of Scotland. The Reformation in Scotland culminated ecclesiastically in the establishment of a church along Reformed lines, and politically in the triumph of English influence over that of France. John Knox is regarded as the leader of ... |
5731cd690fdd8d15006c6556 | Whose regime made possible the Scottish Reformation? | Mary of Guise | [
"Protestantism\n\nThe Scottish Reformation of 1560 decisively shaped the Church of Scotland. The Reformation in Scotland culminated ecclesiastically in the establishment of a church along Reformed lines, and politically in the triumph of English influence over that of France. John Knox is regarded as the leader of ... |
5731cd690fdd8d15006c6557 | When was the Papal Jurisdiction Act passed? | 1560 | [
"Protestantism\n\nThe Scottish Reformation of 1560 decisively shaped the Church of Scotland. The Reformation in Scotland culminated ecclesiastically in the establishment of a church along Reformed lines, and politically in the triumph of English influence over that of France. John Knox is regarded as the leader of ... |
5731ce3ab9d445190005e575 | When was the German Peasants' War? | 1524–25 | [
"Protestantism\n\nIn the course of this religious upheaval, the German Peasants' War of 1524–25 swept through the Bavarian, Thuringian and Swabian principalities. After the Eighty Years' War in the Low Countries and the French Wars of Religion, the confessional division of the states of the Holy Roman Empire eventu... |
5731ce3ab9d445190005e576 | What war was waged from 1618 to 1648? | the Thirty Years' War | [
"Protestantism\n\nIn the course of this religious upheaval, the German Peasants' War of 1524–25 swept through the Bavarian, Thuringian and Swabian principalities. After the Eighty Years' War in the Low Countries and the French Wars of Religion, the confessional division of the states of the Holy Roman Empire eventu... |
5731ce3ab9d445190005e577 | How much was the German population reduced during the Thirty Years' War? | between 25% and 40% | [
"Protestantism\n\nIn the course of this religious upheaval, the German Peasants' War of 1524–25 swept through the Bavarian, Thuringian and Swabian principalities. After the Eighty Years' War in the Low Countries and the French Wars of Religion, the confessional division of the states of the Holy Roman Empire eventu... |
5731ce3ab9d445190005e578 | What treaty ended the Thirty Years' War? | the Peace of Westphalia | [
"Protestantism\n\nIn the course of this religious upheaval, the German Peasants' War of 1524–25 swept through the Bavarian, Thuringian and Swabian principalities. After the Eighty Years' War in the Low Countries and the French Wars of Religion, the confessional division of the states of the Holy Roman Empire eventu... |
5731ce3ab9d445190005e579 | Where was the German Peasants' War? | the Bavarian, Thuringian and Swabian principalities | [
"Protestantism\n\nIn the course of this religious upheaval, the German Peasants' War of 1524–25 swept through the Bavarian, Thuringian and Swabian principalities. After the Eighty Years' War in the Low Countries and the French Wars of Religion, the confessional division of the states of the Holy Roman Empire eventu... |
5731cf05e17f3d1400422447 | What movement occurred during the 1730's and 1740's? | The First Great Awakening | [
"Protestantism\n\nThe First Great Awakening was an evangelical and revitalization movement that swept through Protestant Europe and British America, especially the American colonies in the 1730s and 1740s, leaving a permanent impact on American Protestantism. It resulted from powerful preaching that gave listeners ... |
5731cf05e17f3d1400422448 | What movement made a permanent mark on Protestantism in the U.S.? | The First Great Awakening | [
"Protestantism\n\nThe First Great Awakening was an evangelical and revitalization movement that swept through Protestant Europe and British America, especially the American colonies in the 1730s and 1740s, leaving a permanent impact on American Protestantism. It resulted from powerful preaching that gave listeners ... |
5731d317e99e3014001e6308 | When did the Second Great Awakening start? | around 1790 | [
"Protestantism\n\nThe Second Great Awakening began around 1790. It gained momentum by 1800. After 1820, membership rose rapidly among Baptist and Methodist congregations, whose preachers led the movement. It was past its peak by the late 1840s. It has been described as a reaction against skepticism, deism, and rati... |
5731d317e99e3014001e6309 | Which congregations joined the Second Great Awakening the most after 1820? | Baptist and Methodist | [
"Protestantism\n\nThe Second Great Awakening began around 1790. It gained momentum by 1800. After 1820, membership rose rapidly among Baptist and Methodist congregations, whose preachers led the movement. It was past its peak by the late 1840s. It has been described as a reaction against skepticism, deism, and rati... |
5731d317e99e3014001e630a | When did the Second Great Awakening lose momentum? | by the late 1840s | [
"Protestantism\n\nThe Second Great Awakening began around 1790. It gained momentum by 1800. After 1820, membership rose rapidly among Baptist and Methodist congregations, whose preachers led the movement. It was past its peak by the late 1840s. It has been described as a reaction against skepticism, deism, and rati... |
5731d317e99e3014001e630b | What did the Second Great Awakening create? | the formation of new denominations | [
"Protestantism\n\nThe Second Great Awakening began around 1790. It gained momentum by 1800. After 1820, membership rose rapidly among Baptist and Methodist congregations, whose preachers led the movement. It was past its peak by the late 1840s. It has been described as a reaction against skepticism, deism, and rati... |
5731d317e99e3014001e630c | What was the Second Great Awakening a reaction against? | skepticism, deism, and rationalism | [
"Protestantism\n\nThe Second Great Awakening began around 1790. It gained momentum by 1800. After 1820, membership rose rapidly among Baptist and Methodist congregations, whose preachers led the movement. It was past its peak by the late 1840s. It has been described as a reaction against skepticism, deism, and rati... |
5731d461e17f3d1400422467 | When was the Third Great Awakening? | the late 1850s to the early 20th century | [
"Protestantism\n\nThe Third Great Awakening refers to a hypothetical historical period that was marked by religious activism in American history and spans the late 1850s to the early 20th century. It affected pietistic Protestant denominations and had a strong element of social activism. It gathered strength from t... |
5731d461e17f3d1400422468 | What denominations did the Third Great Awakening affect? | pietistic Protestant denominations | [
"Protestantism\n\nThe Third Great Awakening refers to a hypothetical historical period that was marked by religious activism in American history and spans the late 1850s to the early 20th century. It affected pietistic Protestant denominations and had a strong element of social activism. It gathered strength from t... |
5731d461e17f3d1400422469 | What movement was affiliated with the Third Great Awakening? | the Social Gospel Movement | [
"Protestantism\n\nThe Third Great Awakening refers to a hypothetical historical period that was marked by religious activism in American history and spans the late 1850s to the early 20th century. It affected pietistic Protestant denominations and had a strong element of social activism. It gathered strength from t... |
5731d461e17f3d140042246a | What other movement gained its force from the Third Great Awakening? | the worldwide missionary movement | [
"Protestantism\n\nThe Third Great Awakening refers to a hypothetical historical period that was marked by religious activism in American history and spans the late 1850s to the early 20th century. It affected pietistic Protestant denominations and had a strong element of social activism. It gathered strength from t... |
5731d461e17f3d140042246b | What new groups were formed as a result of the Third Great Awakening? | the Holiness, Nazarene, and Christian Science movements | [
"Protestantism\n\nThe Third Great Awakening refers to a hypothetical historical period that was marked by religious activism in American history and spans the late 1850s to the early 20th century. It affected pietistic Protestant denominations and had a strong element of social activism. It gathered strength from t... |
5731d56fe17f3d1400422471 | What modern movement began in the 20th century? | the modern Pentecostal movement | [
"Protestantism\n\nA noteworthy development in 20th-century Protestant Christianity was the rise of the modern Pentecostal movement. Sprung from Methodist and Wesleyan roots, it arose out of meetings at an urban mission on Azusa Street in Los Angeles. From there it spread around the world, carried by those who exper... |
5731d56fe17f3d1400422472 | What were the roots of the modern Pentecostal movement? | Methodist and Wesleyan | [
"Protestantism\n\nA noteworthy development in 20th-century Protestant Christianity was the rise of the modern Pentecostal movement. Sprung from Methodist and Wesleyan roots, it arose out of meetings at an urban mission on Azusa Street in Los Angeles. From there it spread around the world, carried by those who exper... |
5731d56fe17f3d1400422473 | What movement did Pentecostalism create? | the Charismatic movement | [
"Protestantism\n\nA noteworthy development in 20th-century Protestant Christianity was the rise of the modern Pentecostal movement. Sprung from Methodist and Wesleyan roots, it arose out of meetings at an urban mission on Azusa Street in Los Angeles. From there it spread around the world, carried by those who exper... |
5731d56fe17f3d1400422474 | In what city did the modern Pentecostal movement begin? | Los Angeles | [
"Protestantism\n\nA noteworthy development in 20th-century Protestant Christianity was the rise of the modern Pentecostal movement. Sprung from Methodist and Wesleyan roots, it arose out of meetings at an urban mission on Azusa Street in Los Angeles. From there it spread around the world, carried by those who exper... |
5731d56fe17f3d1400422475 | What type of mission was the birthplace of the modern Pentecostal movement? | urban | [
"Protestantism\n\nA noteworthy development in 20th-century Protestant Christianity was the rise of the modern Pentecostal movement. Sprung from Methodist and Wesleyan roots, it arose out of meetings at an urban mission on Azusa Street in Los Angeles. From there it spread around the world, carried by those who exper... |
5731db10e99e3014001e634c | Where has there been a rise in evangelical Protestantism? | In the United States and elsewhere in the world | [
"Protestantism\n\nIn the United States and elsewhere in the world, there has been a marked rise in the evangelical wing of Protestant denominations, especially those that are more exclusively evangelical, and a corresponding decline in the mainstream liberal churches. In the post–World War I era, Liberal Christiani... |
5731db10e99e3014001e634d | What type of churches have declined? | mainstream liberal churches | [
"Protestantism\n\nIn the United States and elsewhere in the world, there has been a marked rise in the evangelical wing of Protestant denominations, especially those that are more exclusively evangelical, and a corresponding decline in the mainstream liberal churches. In the post–World War I era, Liberal Christiani... |
5731db10e99e3014001e634e | When did Liberal Christianity increase? | In the post–World War I era | [
"Protestantism\n\nIn the United States and elsewhere in the world, there has been a marked rise in the evangelical wing of Protestant denominations, especially those that are more exclusively evangelical, and a corresponding decline in the mainstream liberal churches. In the post–World War I era, Liberal Christiani... |
5731db10e99e3014001e634f | When did conservative churches start to increase? | In the post–World War II era | [
"Protestantism\n\nIn the United States and elsewhere in the world, there has been a marked rise in the evangelical wing of Protestant denominations, especially those that are more exclusively evangelical, and a corresponding decline in the mainstream liberal churches. In the post–World War I era, Liberal Christiani... |
5731db10e99e3014001e6350 | What type of evangelical churches are the most popular? | those that are more exclusively evangelical | [
"Protestantism\n\nIn the United States and elsewhere in the world, there has been a marked rise in the evangelical wing of Protestant denominations, especially those that are more exclusively evangelical, and a corresponding decline in the mainstream liberal churches. In the post–World War I era, Liberal Christiani... |
5731dc25b9d445190005e5c7 | What direction has Europe moved towards? | secularism | [
"Protestantism\n\nIn Europe, there has been a general move away from religious observance and belief in Christian teachings and a move towards secularism. The Enlightenment is largely responsible for the spread of secularism. Several scholars have argued for a link between the rise of secularism and Protestantism, ... |
5731dc25b9d445190005e5c8 | What caused the spread of secularism? | The Enlightenment | [
"Protestantism\n\nIn Europe, there has been a general move away from religious observance and belief in Christian teachings and a move towards secularism. The Enlightenment is largely responsible for the spread of secularism. Several scholars have argued for a link between the rise of secularism and Protestantism, ... |
5731dc25b9d445190005e5c9 | What areas have a higher rate of Christian observance? | North America, South America and Australia | [
"Protestantism\n\nIn Europe, there has been a general move away from religious observance and belief in Christian teachings and a move towards secularism. The Enlightenment is largely responsible for the spread of secularism. Several scholars have argued for a link between the rise of secularism and Protestantism, ... |
5731dc25b9d445190005e5ca | What country is more religious than other developed nations? | United States | [
"Protestantism\n\nIn Europe, there has been a general move away from religious observance and belief in Christian teachings and a move towards secularism. The Enlightenment is largely responsible for the spread of secularism. Several scholars have argued for a link between the rise of secularism and Protestantism, ... |
5731dc25b9d445190005e5cb | When did South America show an increase in Evangelicals? | the 20th and 21st centuries | [
"Protestantism\n\nIn Europe, there has been a general move away from religious observance and belief in Christian teachings and a move towards secularism. The Enlightenment is largely responsible for the spread of secularism. Several scholars have argued for a link between the rise of secularism and Protestantism, ... |
5731dceee99e3014001e6364 | Which reformation was seen as not being effective enough? | the Magisterial Reformation | [
"Protestantism\n\nIn the view of many associated with the Radical Reformation, the Magisterial Reformation had not gone far enough. Radical Reformer, Andreas von Bodenstein Karlstadt, for example, referred to the Lutheran theologians at Wittenberg as the \"new papists\". Since the term \"magister\" also means \"tea... |
5731dceee99e3014001e6365 | What did Karlstadt call Lutheran theologians? | new papists | [
"Protestantism\n\nIn the view of many associated with the Radical Reformation, the Magisterial Reformation had not gone far enough. Radical Reformer, Andreas von Bodenstein Karlstadt, for example, referred to the Lutheran theologians at Wittenberg as the \"new papists\". Since the term \"magister\" also means \"tea... |
5731dceee99e3014001e6366 | What is another name for magister? | teacher | [
"Protestantism\n\nIn the view of many associated with the Radical Reformation, the Magisterial Reformation had not gone far enough. Radical Reformer, Andreas von Bodenstein Karlstadt, for example, referred to the Lutheran theologians at Wittenberg as the \"new papists\". Since the term \"magister\" also means \"tea... |
5731dceee99e3014001e6367 | What were reform movement leaders compared to? | Roman Popes | [
"Protestantism\n\nIn the view of many associated with the Radical Reformation, the Magisterial Reformation had not gone far enough. Radical Reformer, Andreas von Bodenstein Karlstadt, for example, referred to the Lutheran theologians at Wittenberg as the \"new papists\". Since the term \"magister\" also means \"tea... |
5731dceee99e3014001e6368 | What has been linked with pacifism? | Anabaptism | [
"Protestantism\n\nIn the view of many associated with the Radical Reformation, the Magisterial Reformation had not gone far enough. Radical Reformer, Andreas von Bodenstein Karlstadt, for example, referred to the Lutheran theologians at Wittenberg as the \"new papists\". Since the term \"magister\" also means \"tea... |
5731ddf6e99e3014001e636e | What type of church do Protestants believe in? | the invisible church | [
"Protestantism\n\nProtestants reject the Roman Catholic Church's doctrine that it is the one true church, believing in the invisible church, which consists of all who profess faith in Jesus Christ. Some Protestant denominations are less accepting of other denominations, and the basic orthodoxy of some is questioned... |
5731ddf6e99e3014001e636f | Who comprises the invisible church? | all who profess faith in Jesus Christ | [
"Protestantism\n\nProtestants reject the Roman Catholic Church's doctrine that it is the one true church, believing in the invisible church, which consists of all who profess faith in Jesus Christ. Some Protestant denominations are less accepting of other denominations, and the basic orthodoxy of some is questioned... |
5731ddf6e99e3014001e6370 | What is the name of the main principles of Protestantism? | the five solas | [
"Protestantism\n\nProtestants reject the Roman Catholic Church's doctrine that it is the one true church, believing in the invisible church, which consists of all who profess faith in Jesus Christ. Some Protestant denominations are less accepting of other denominations, and the basic orthodoxy of some is questioned... |
5731ddf6e99e3014001e6371 | What other entities are also considered to be Protestant? | non-denominational groups and organizations | [
"Protestantism\n\nProtestants reject the Roman Catholic Church's doctrine that it is the one true church, believing in the invisible church, which consists of all who profess faith in Jesus Christ. Some Protestant denominations are less accepting of other denominations, and the basic orthodoxy of some is questioned... |
5731ddf6e99e3014001e6372 | What Catholic doctrine do Protestants not believe in? | it is the one true church | [
"Protestantism\n\nProtestants reject the Roman Catholic Church's doctrine that it is the one true church, believing in the invisible church, which consists of all who profess faith in Jesus Christ. Some Protestant denominations are less accepting of other denominations, and the basic orthodoxy of some is questioned... |
5731dedd0fdd8d15006c65cb | What type of movements have tried to unite Protestant denominations? | Various ecumenical | [
"Protestantism\n\nVarious ecumenical movements have attempted cooperation or reorganization of the various divided Protestant denominations, according to various models of union, but divisions continue to outpace unions, as there is no overarching authority to which any of the churches owe allegiance, which can aut... |
5731dedd0fdd8d15006c65cc | Which is larger, divisions or unions of Protestantism? | divisions | [
"Protestantism\n\nVarious ecumenical movements have attempted cooperation or reorganization of the various divided Protestant denominations, according to various models of union, but divisions continue to outpace unions, as there is no overarching authority to which any of the churches owe allegiance, which can aut... |
5731dedd0fdd8d15006c65cd | What beliefs do most denominations agree on? | common beliefs in the major aspects of the Christian faith | [
"Protestantism\n\nVarious ecumenical movements have attempted cooperation or reorganization of the various divided Protestant denominations, according to various models of union, but divisions continue to outpace unions, as there is no overarching authority to which any of the churches owe allegiance, which can aut... |
5731dedd0fdd8d15006c65ce | What types of doctrines do denominations not agree on? | secondary | [
"Protestantism\n\nVarious ecumenical movements have attempted cooperation or reorganization of the various divided Protestant denominations, according to various models of union, but divisions continue to outpace unions, as there is no overarching authority to which any of the churches owe allegiance, which can aut... |
5731dedd0fdd8d15006c65cf | What type of belief defines what is a major or minor doctrine? | idiosyncratic | [
"Protestantism\n\nVarious ecumenical movements have attempted cooperation or reorganization of the various divided Protestant denominations, according to various models of union, but divisions continue to outpace unions, as there is no overarching authority to which any of the churches owe allegiance, which can aut... |
5731df9ae99e3014001e6382 | What do national churches bring together? | the ecclesiastical structure with the state | [
"Protestantism\n\nSeveral countries have established their national churches, linking the ecclesiastical structure with the state. Jurisdictions where a Protestant denomination has been established as a state religion include several Nordic countries; Denmark (including Greenland), the Faroe Islands (its church bei... |
5731df9ae99e3014001e6383 | How long has the Faroe Islands church been independent? | since 2007 | [
"Protestantism\n\nSeveral countries have established their national churches, linking the ecclesiastical structure with the state. Jurisdictions where a Protestant denomination has been established as a state religion include several Nordic countries; Denmark (including Greenland), the Faroe Islands (its church bei... |
5731df9ae99e3014001e6384 | Who has the only Reformed church? | Tuvalu | [
"Protestantism\n\nSeveral countries have established their national churches, linking the ecclesiastical structure with the state. Jurisdictions where a Protestant denomination has been established as a state religion include several Nordic countries; Denmark (including Greenland), the Faroe Islands (its church bei... |
5731df9ae99e3014001e6385 | Who is the head church of the Anglican Communion? | The Church of England | [
"Protestantism\n\nSeveral countries have established their national churches, linking the ecclesiastical structure with the state. Jurisdictions where a Protestant denomination has been established as a state religion include several Nordic countries; Denmark (including Greenland), the Faroe Islands (its church bei... |
5731df9ae99e3014001e6386 | What type of church does Tonga have? | Methodist | [
"Protestantism\n\nSeveral countries have established their national churches, linking the ecclesiastical structure with the state. Jurisdictions where a Protestant denomination has been established as a state religion include several Nordic countries; Denmark (including Greenland), the Faroe Islands (its church bei... |
5731e0acb9d445190005e5f5 | What is another name for denominational families? | branches | [
"Protestantism\n\nProtestants can be differentiated according to how they have been influenced by important movements since the Reformation, today regarded as branches. Some of these movements have a common lineage, sometimes directly spawning individual denominations. Due to the earlier stated multitude of denomin... |
5731e0acb9d445190005e5f6 | What are the major branches of Protestantism? | Adventist, Anglican, Baptist, Calvinist (Reformed), Lutheran, Methodist and Pentecostal | [
"Protestantism\n\nProtestants can be differentiated according to how they have been influenced by important movements since the Reformation, today regarded as branches. Some of these movements have a common lineage, sometimes directly spawning individual denominations. Due to the earlier stated multitude of denomin... |
5731e0acb9d445190005e5f7 | What small branch of Protestantism will also be discussed? | Anabaptist | [
"Protestantism\n\nProtestants can be differentiated according to how they have been influenced by important movements since the Reformation, today regarded as branches. Some of these movements have a common lineage, sometimes directly spawning individual denominations. Due to the earlier stated multitude of denomin... |
5731e0acb9d445190005e5f8 | What created the differentiation of Protestant branches? | how they have been influenced by important movements since the Reformation | [
"Protestantism\n\nProtestants can be differentiated according to how they have been influenced by important movements since the Reformation, today regarded as branches. Some of these movements have a common lineage, sometimes directly spawning individual denominations. Due to the earlier stated multitude of denomin... |
5731e0acb9d445190005e5f9 | What do some branches share in common? | lineage | [
"Protestantism\n\nProtestants can be differentiated according to how they have been influenced by important movements since the Reformation, today regarded as branches. Some of these movements have a common lineage, sometimes directly spawning individual denominations. Due to the earlier stated multitude of denomin... |
5731e27cb9d445190005e617 | The Adventist movement has encouraged examining what in full? | the whole Bible | [
"Protestantism\n\nAlthough the Adventist churches hold much in common, their theologies differ on whether the intermediate state is unconscious sleep or consciousness, whether the ultimate punishment of the wicked is annihilation or eternal torment, the nature of immortality, whether or not the wicked are resurrect... |
5731e27cb9d445190005e618 | What Adventist groups observe the Sabbath? | Seventh-day Adventists and some smaller Adventist groups | [
"Protestantism\n\nAlthough the Adventist churches hold much in common, their theologies differ on whether the intermediate state is unconscious sleep or consciousness, whether the ultimate punishment of the wicked is annihilation or eternal torment, the nature of immortality, whether or not the wicked are resurrect... |
5731e27cb9d445190005e619 | What is the name of the Seventh-day Adventist's core beliefs? | the 28 Fundamental Beliefs | [
"Protestantism\n\nAlthough the Adventist churches hold much in common, their theologies differ on whether the intermediate state is unconscious sleep or consciousness, whether the ultimate punishment of the wicked is annihilation or eternal torment, the nature of immortality, whether or not the wicked are resurrect... |
5731e27cb9d445190005e61a | What is used for justification of the 28 Fundamental Beliefs? | Biblical references | [
"Protestantism\n\nAlthough the Adventist churches hold much in common, their theologies differ on whether the intermediate state is unconscious sleep or consciousness, whether the ultimate punishment of the wicked is annihilation or eternal torment, the nature of immortality, whether or not the wicked are resurrect... |
5731e27cb9d445190005e61b | What belief about ultimate punishment do Adventists disagree on? | annihilation or eternal torment | [
"Protestantism\n\nAlthough the Adventist churches hold much in common, their theologies differ on whether the intermediate state is unconscious sleep or consciousness, whether the ultimate punishment of the wicked is annihilation or eternal torment, the nature of immortality, whether or not the wicked are resurrect... |
5731e35d0fdd8d15006c660f | What does the word Anabaptist describe? | one who baptizes again | [
"Protestantism\n\nThe name Anabaptist, meaning \"one who baptizes again\", was given them by their persecutors in reference to the practice of re-baptizing converts who already had been baptized as infants. Anabaptists required that baptismal candidates be able to make their own confessions of faith and so rejected... |
5731e35d0fdd8d15006c6610 | Who named the Anabaptists? | their persecutors | [
"Protestantism\n\nThe name Anabaptist, meaning \"one who baptizes again\", was given them by their persecutors in reference to the practice of re-baptizing converts who already had been baptized as infants. Anabaptists required that baptismal candidates be able to make their own confessions of faith and so rejected... |
5731e35d0fdd8d15006c6611 | What baptism do Anabaptists reject? | baptism of infants | [
"Protestantism\n\nThe name Anabaptist, meaning \"one who baptizes again\", was given them by their persecutors in reference to the practice of re-baptizing converts who already had been baptized as infants. Anabaptists required that baptismal candidates be able to make their own confessions of faith and so rejected... |
5731e35d0fdd8d15006c6612 | Who persecuted the Anabaptists in the 16th century? | Magisterial Protestants and Roman Catholics | [
"Protestantism\n\nThe name Anabaptist, meaning \"one who baptizes again\", was given them by their persecutors in reference to the practice of re-baptizing converts who already had been baptized as infants. Anabaptists required that baptismal candidates be able to make their own confessions of faith and so rejected... |
5731e35d0fdd8d15006c6613 | Hans Denck was considered what type of reformer? | Second Front Reformers | [
"Protestantism\n\nThe name Anabaptist, meaning \"one who baptizes again\", was given them by their persecutors in reference to the practice of re-baptizing converts who already had been baptized as infants. Anabaptists required that baptismal candidates be able to make their own confessions of faith and so rejected... |
5731e472b9d445190005e633 | What does Anglican mean? | the English Church | [
"Protestantism\n\nAnglicanism comprises the Church of England and churches which are historically tied to it or hold similar beliefs, worship practices and church structures. The word Anglican originates in ecclesia anglicana, a medieval Latin phrase dating to at least 1246 that means the English Church. There is n... |
5731e472b9d445190005e634 | When did the word Anglican begin? | 1246 | [
"Protestantism\n\nAnglicanism comprises the Church of England and churches which are historically tied to it or hold similar beliefs, worship practices and church structures. The word Anglican originates in ecclesia anglicana, a medieval Latin phrase dating to at least 1246 that means the English Church. There is n... |
5731e472b9d445190005e635 | Who do the Anglican churches have communion with? | the Archbishop of Canterbury | [
"Protestantism\n\nAnglicanism comprises the Church of England and churches which are historically tied to it or hold similar beliefs, worship practices and church structures. The word Anglican originates in ecclesia anglicana, a medieval Latin phrase dating to at least 1246 that means the English Church. There is n... |
5731e472b9d445190005e636 | How many Anglican Communion members are there in the world? | 80 million | [
"Protestantism\n\nAnglicanism comprises the Church of England and churches which are historically tied to it or hold similar beliefs, worship practices and church structures. The word Anglican originates in ecclesia anglicana, a medieval Latin phrase dating to at least 1246 that means the English Church. There is n... |
5731e472b9d445190005e637 | What power does each national or regional church possess? | full autonomy | [
"Protestantism\n\nAnglicanism comprises the Church of England and churches which are historically tied to it or hold similar beliefs, worship practices and church structures. The word Anglican originates in ecclesia anglicana, a medieval Latin phrase dating to at least 1246 that means the English Church. There is n... |
5731e59ee17f3d140042250f | Who did the Church of England split from? | the Catholic Church | [
"Protestantism\n\nThe Church of England declared its independence from the Catholic Church at the time of the Elizabethan Religious Settlement. Many of the new Anglican formularies of the mid-16th century corresponded closely to those of contemporary Reformed tradition. These reforms were understood by one of those... |
5731e59ee17f3d1400422510 | At what time did the Church of England become independent? | the Elizabethan Religious Settlement | [
"Protestantism\n\nThe Church of England declared its independence from the Catholic Church at the time of the Elizabethan Religious Settlement. Many of the new Anglican formularies of the mid-16th century corresponded closely to those of contemporary Reformed tradition. These reforms were understood by one of those... |
5731e59ee17f3d1400422511 | Who headed the Anglican reforms in the middle of the 16th century? | Archbishop of Canterbury Thomas Cranmer | [
"Protestantism\n\nThe Church of England declared its independence from the Catholic Church at the time of the Elizabethan Religious Settlement. Many of the new Anglican formularies of the mid-16th century corresponded closely to those of contemporary Reformed tradition. These reforms were understood by one of those... |
5731e59ee17f3d1400422512 | The Church of England's reforms put it in the middle of what two traditions? | Lutheranism and Calvinism | [
"Protestantism\n\nThe Church of England declared its independence from the Catholic Church at the time of the Elizabethan Religious Settlement. Many of the new Anglican formularies of the mid-16th century corresponded closely to those of contemporary Reformed tradition. These reforms were understood by one of those... |
5731e59ee17f3d1400422513 | What liturgical forms in Anglicanism were considered unacceptable by many progressive Protestants? | traditional | [
"Protestantism\n\nThe Church of England declared its independence from the Catholic Church at the time of the Elizabethan Religious Settlement. Many of the new Anglican formularies of the mid-16th century corresponded closely to those of contemporary Reformed tradition. These reforms were understood by one of those... |
5731e667e17f3d1400422521 | According to Baptists, who should have baptisms? | professing believers | [
"Protestantism\n\nBaptists subscribe to a doctrine that baptism should be performed only for professing believers (believer's baptism, as opposed to infant baptism), and that it must be done by complete immersion (as opposed to affusion or sprinkling). Other tenets of Baptist churches include soul competency (liber... |
5731e667e17f3d1400422522 | What type of baptism do Baptists conduct? | complete immersion | [
"Protestantism\n\nBaptists subscribe to a doctrine that baptism should be performed only for professing believers (believer's baptism, as opposed to infant baptism), and that it must be done by complete immersion (as opposed to affusion or sprinkling). Other tenets of Baptist churches include soul competency (liber... |
5731e667e17f3d1400422523 | What two offices do Baptists have? | pastors and deacons | [
"Protestantism\n\nBaptists subscribe to a doctrine that baptism should be performed only for professing believers (believer's baptism, as opposed to infant baptism), and that it must be done by complete immersion (as opposed to affusion or sprinkling). Other tenets of Baptist churches include soul competency (liber... |
5731e667e17f3d1400422524 | What type of churches are most Baptists churches considered to be? | Protestant | [
"Protestantism\n\nBaptists subscribe to a doctrine that baptism should be performed only for professing believers (believer's baptism, as opposed to infant baptism), and that it must be done by complete immersion (as opposed to affusion or sprinkling). Other tenets of Baptist churches include soul competency (liber... |
5731e667e17f3d1400422525 | What is another term for soul competency? | liberty | [
"Protestantism\n\nBaptists subscribe to a doctrine that baptism should be performed only for professing believers (believer's baptism, as opposed to infant baptism), and that it must be done by complete immersion (as opposed to affusion or sprinkling). Other tenets of Baptist churches include soul competency (liber... |
5731edafe17f3d1400422559 | Where was the earliest Baptist church founded? | Amsterdam | [
"Protestantism\n\nHistorians trace the earliest church labeled Baptist back to 1609 in Amsterdam, with English Separatist John Smyth as its pastor. In accordance with his reading of the New Testament, he rejected baptism of infants and instituted baptism only of believing adults. Baptist practice spread to England,... |
5731edafe17f3d140042255a | Who was the pastor of the first Baptist church? | John Smyth | [
"Protestantism\n\nHistorians trace the earliest church labeled Baptist back to 1609 in Amsterdam, with English Separatist John Smyth as its pastor. In accordance with his reading of the New Testament, he rejected baptism of infants and instituted baptism only of believing adults. Baptist practice spread to England,... |
5731edafe17f3d140042255b | Who believed that Christ's atonement was for everyone? | General Baptists | [
"Protestantism\n\nHistorians trace the earliest church labeled Baptist back to 1609 in Amsterdam, with English Separatist John Smyth as its pastor. In accordance with his reading of the New Testament, he rejected baptism of infants and instituted baptism only of believing adults. Baptist practice spread to England,... |
5731edafe17f3d140042255c | Who founded the first Baptist group in what is now the United States? | Roger Williams | [
"Protestantism\n\nHistorians trace the earliest church labeled Baptist back to 1609 in Amsterdam, with English Separatist John Smyth as its pastor. In accordance with his reading of the New Testament, he rejected baptism of infants and instituted baptism only of believing adults. Baptist practice spread to England,... |
5731edafe17f3d140042255d | Who has spread the teachings of the Baptists to each continent? | Baptist missionaries | [
"Protestantism\n\nHistorians trace the earliest church labeled Baptist back to 1609 in Amsterdam, with English Separatist John Smyth as its pastor. In accordance with his reading of the New Testament, he rejected baptism of infants and instituted baptism only of believing adults. Baptist practice spread to England,... |
5731eee6b9d445190005e6ab | What is the most well-known summary of Calvin's teachings? | the five points of Calvinism | [
"Protestantism\n\nToday, this term also refers to the doctrines and practices of the Reformed churches of which Calvin was an early leader. Less commonly, it can refer to the individual teaching of Calvin himself. The particulars of Calvinist theology may be stated in a number of ways. Perhaps the best known summar... |
5731eee6b9d445190005e6ac | What area does the five points of Calvinism focus on? | the Calvinist view on soteriology | [
"Protestantism\n\nToday, this term also refers to the doctrines and practices of the Reformed churches of which Calvin was an early leader. Less commonly, it can refer to the individual teaching of Calvin himself. The particulars of Calvinist theology may be stated in a number of ways. Perhaps the best known summar... |
5731eee6b9d445190005e6ad | What is a brief description of Calvinism? | the sovereignty or rule of God in all things | [
"Protestantism\n\nToday, this term also refers to the doctrines and practices of the Reformed churches of which Calvin was an early leader. Less commonly, it can refer to the individual teaching of Calvin himself. The particulars of Calvinist theology may be stated in a number of ways. Perhaps the best known summar... |
5731eee6b9d445190005e6ae | What Calvinism doctrines are examples of the concept of the sovereignty of God? | predestination and total depravity | [
"Protestantism\n\nToday, this term also refers to the doctrines and practices of the Reformed churches of which Calvin was an early leader. Less commonly, it can refer to the individual teaching of Calvin himself. The particulars of Calvinist theology may be stated in a number of ways. Perhaps the best known summar... |
5731eee6b9d445190005e6af | Who was an early leader in the Reformed churches? | Calvin | [
"Protestantism\n\nToday, this term also refers to the doctrines and practices of the Reformed churches of which Calvin was an early leader. Less commonly, it can refer to the individual teaching of Calvin himself. The particulars of Calvinist theology may be stated in a number of ways. Perhaps the best known summar... |
5731f0150fdd8d15006c667f | What is one of the largest Protestant branches with 80 million members? | Lutheranism | [
"Protestantism\n\nToday, Lutheranism is one of the largest branches of Protestantism. With approximately 80 million adherents, it constitutes the third most common Protestant confession after historically Pentecostal denominations and Anglicanism. The Lutheran World Federation, the largest global communion of Luthe... |
5731f0150fdd8d15006c6680 | How popular is the branch of Lutheranism? | third | [
"Protestantism\n\nToday, Lutheranism is one of the largest branches of Protestantism. With approximately 80 million adherents, it constitutes the third most common Protestant confession after historically Pentecostal denominations and Anglicanism. The Lutheran World Federation, the largest global communion of Luthe... |
5731f0150fdd8d15006c6681 | What is the largest body of Lutheran churches? | The Lutheran World Federation | [
"Protestantism\n\nToday, Lutheranism is one of the largest branches of Protestantism. With approximately 80 million adherents, it constitutes the third most common Protestant confession after historically Pentecostal denominations and Anglicanism. The Lutheran World Federation, the largest global communion of Luthe... |
5731f0150fdd8d15006c6682 | How many people belong to the Lutheran World Federation? | over 72 million people | [
"Protestantism\n\nToday, Lutheranism is one of the largest branches of Protestantism. With approximately 80 million adherents, it constitutes the third most common Protestant confession after historically Pentecostal denominations and Anglicanism. The Lutheran World Federation, the largest global communion of Luthe... |
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