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Founder: John Wesley { He wanted to sought to challenge the religious assumptions of the day }

( Eighteenth Century )

Location: England

It's traditionally known as non-conformist, since it doesn't conform rules and authority of the established Church of England.

Met regularly for Bible study and prayer, to receive communion and do acts of charity.

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1. Both Orthodox and Methodist denominations believe in the doctrine of original sin, which states that human beings are sinful from the day they are born as a result of Adam and Eve's first sin in the Garden of Eden.

2. Both the Catholic and Orthodox denominations have a centralized organization, with the Pope (Catholic) or Head Patriarch (Orthodox) to make the most important decisions for the entire denomination, who resides in a capital city (Constantinople for Orthodox, Vatican City for Catholic).

3. Both Catholic and Methodist denominations believe that acceptance and usage of sacraments is a crucial piece of receiving salvation, and that the sacraments themselves are tools of forgiveness.

4. In both the Methodist and Baptist denominations, individuals churches have their own council or board of members that help to make decisions for the church. However, Methodists do have a more centralized structure as a whole (in comparison to Baptists, who do not have bishops, collectives of churches, etc...).

5. Both Methodist and Baptist denominations place strong focuses on the authority of the Bible, as well as the importance of individual/personal relationships with God. They emphasize commitment and involvement in their communities.

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Path to Salvation: Baptists acknowledge that a person can only be saved by God's grace, through faith, and not works.

After death, those who have faith in Jesus will go to Heaven and will eventually be resurrected at his final coming.

Those who do not believe and trust in God will go to Hell.

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God will save them

The soul carries on to an afterlife

The afterlife is spent in a literal place, either heaven or hell

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Catholics believe in Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven. they also believe in the resurrection of the dead and eternal life with God. There is judgement for all individuals, where they will be held accountable for what they did on Earth.

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The Emphasis often reads and preaches from The Bible

The Eucharist or Holy communion and Baptism are the sacraments are an important feature.

Charles Wesley created hymn songs that are sung in the Methodist church

The emphasis is often on Bible reading and preaching

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God revealed himself through Jesus.

The Holy Trinity: Holy Trinity is made from the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The Orthodox Church believes the Holy Spirit comes from God the Father.

Baptism is to remove the consequences of the 'original sin'

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Baptists DO NOT believe that rituals/sacraments are a means of salvation, meaning that they are not required for believers.

Sacraments are seen as simply a means to God's grace, and they are not required for a person to be saved.

Baptism: Baptists do not allow infant baptism, since they believe that it is for believers who have the ability to choose to follow Christ as their savior, and that baptism is a symbol of this choice. Baptism is full-immersion (a person goes fully underwater). Though Baptists do believe in original sin, they do not believe that Baptism is a remedy for it.

Communion (Eucharist): Baptists use juice and leavened bread, and communion is done together instead of at a table. Instead of treating communion as a reenactment of Jesus' Last Supper, they view it as a symbol of their unity as a community and their love for each other and God.

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The church wanted to increase awareness of God's presence & celebrate God's love-worship & to help people learn and grow as Christians, through mutual support and care-learning and caring

These beliefs are connected with the Orthodox Church

All need to be saved { The doctrine of original sin }

All can be saved { Universal Salvation }

All can know they were saved { Assurance }

All can be saved completely { Christian perfection }

Be a good neighbor to people in need and to challenge injustice- service

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Catholics believe in the divinity of Jesus Christ, his death and resurrection, and the holy trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit). They also believe the Pope, as the successor of Saint Peter, holds supreme authority. Sacraments are crucial for salvation because they provide divine help (grace). Catholics believe sacraments offer forgiveness, and strengthen their bond with God.

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The Orthodox Church's main leader is called the "Head Patriarch" who makes universal church decisions and resides in Istanbul (previously Constantinople). Then, different regions (often countries) have lesser Patriarchs to lead them on regional matters. Then, each church is considered "autocephalous" which means that they mostly have self-autonomy unless being directly led by a higher Patriarch.

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The Church revolves around seven sacraments, including Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Communion, Confession, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders and Matrimony. Catholics are encouraged to attend weekly mass and participate in sacraments such as confession and holy communion.

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Like other Christian denominations, the Orthodox Church believes in hell and heaven with heaven seen as the ultimate goal. The Orthodox Church teaches that everyone will face a final judgment before God. This judgment is based on one’s faith, actions, and relationship with God during their life.

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Atonement is limited, and only God's grace can forgive and save a person from eternal damnation.

Jesus is both Savior and Lord, and is equal with God and the Holy Spirit. (Believe in the Holy Trinity)

The Bible was written by men, but is divinely inspired and therefore trustworthy, authoritative, and is the only fully sufficient rule for faith and practices.

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Founded by Saint Peter in Rome. Middle to late 2nd century. Jesus appointed him the first Pope and head of the church.

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World Methodist church <-- Chair <-- District <-- Superintendent { Pastoral Leadership ) <-- Circuit <-- members must be trained

Each church has their own council

They're connected { Different Church's } by meeting in conferences

They're divided in circuits { The different Church's }

The Bible and God are they're only leader

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Founder: Patriarch Michael, 1054

Location: Constantinople

On July 16, 1054 Patriarch of Constantinople Michael Cerularius was excommunicated, dividing the Roman Catholic church and the Eastern Orthodox church.

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Baptists reject a central authority, and there is no hierarchy. Each church has its own council which helps it to make decisions, and members actively meet to vote and discuss decisions.

Baptists believe that their main leader is the Bible/Jesus Christ, though churches do have pastors/deacons and administration.

The church is self-governing and completely autonomous. Baptists believe that all people have skills to share the word of God, and ministers are considered equal members of the church, just with special requirements.

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Divine Office- multiple services/eucharist throughout day, often at church, prayers sung at sunset/dawn

Personal Prayer- repetition of short prayer/phrase for long time, allows full concentration on God, called "Jesus Prayer"

Four fasting periods throughout the year, centered around Christian religious holidays

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Founder: John Smyth, 1609 (Holland)

Smyth was a Church of England minister (Anglican) who wanted to purify the church from Roman Catholicism

left England for Holland in 1607

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Pope (Head of Church)

Cardinals (High Clergy)

Arch Bishops (Regional Leaders)

Bishops (Church Leaders)

Priests (Church Ministers)

Catholics (Everyday Follower)