what is the difference between protestant and orthodox?
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While Protestants are leaning almost exclusively on the Bible as the ultimate authority, the Orthodox Church (both Eastern and Catholic) draw that authority from Tradition (oral or written), Holy Fathers writings, leading Patriarchs' inspiration (or Pope's for Catholics), and in a much lesser degree from the Bible.
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Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox believers both believe in the same God. 2. Roman Catholics deem the Pope as infallible, while Greek Orthodox believers don't. ... Latin is the main language used during Roman Catholic services, while Greek Orthodox churches use native languages.
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Lutheranism is the largest branch of Protestantism; the main difference of Lutherans from Catholics is Lutherans believe Grace and Faith alone can save an individual whereas Catholics believe in faith which is formed by love and work can save.
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As far as doctrine, Holy Tradition, understanding of Scripture, etc., there is no difference between Greek and Russian Orthodox churches. ... As far as doctrine, Holy Tradition, understanding of Scripture, etc., there is no difference between Greek and Russian Orthodox churches.
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Roman Catholics tend to define the church as the bishops, and Protestants speak of the priesthood of all believers. For authority, Roman Catholics believe in the infallibility of the pope, and Protestants do not. Many conservative Protestants believe in the infallibility of the Bible, a sort of paper pope.
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Are Orthodox Churches the same as Eastern Orthodox Churches? Not all Orthodox Churches are 'Eastern Orthodox'. The 'Oriental Orthodox Churches' have theological differences with the Eastern Orthodox and form a separate group, while a few Orthodox Churches are not 'in communion' with the others.
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One major difference: The Protestant Reformation challenged and ultimately rejected the authority of the pope. The Catholic Reformation aimed at affirming the authority of the pope.
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Protestant refers to a large number of denominations that trace their heritage to the Protestant Reformation, a movement that protested against some excesses of the Catholic church of the time and rejected papal authority. Presbyterian refers to a particular Protestant tradition that was governess by elders.
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The Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church have been in a state of official schism from one another since the East–West Schism of 1054. ... The main theological differences with the Catholic Church are the papal primacy and the filioque clause.
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Its followers, called Christians, often believe Christ is "the Son" of the Holy Trinity and walked the earth as the incarnate form of God ("the Father"). Protestants broke away from the Catholic Church, & follow strict adherance to their own interpretations of the Bible.
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The belief in the real presence is what differentiates the Eucharist. Catholics and Orthodox believe that the Eucharist is the literal body of Jesus, he is literally present there. Protestant belief varies. Lutherans believe that Jesus is somewhere in the Eucharist but it is not literally the body of Jesus.
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One major difference between Lutheranism and Eastern Orthodox is the idea of spirituality. Lutherans are opponents of spirituality, while the Orthodox are very spiritual. ... Orthodox Christians incorporate spirituality into their everyday lives and stay in communion with God on a daily basis.
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Anglicans are “High Church” with all the formality of the Catholic Church. ... Theologically the Anglican are a mesh between Catholicism and Protestantism, leaning more to the Catholic side. Pentecostals are loud and energetic. The classic Pentecostal music is a rocked and bluesed up version of the old revival hymns.
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Protestant Christians have divided into distant denominations, usually based on theology: Presbyterian, Methodist, Baptist, Lutheran, Assembly of God, Disciples of Christ, Quaker, etc. Orthodox Christians observe an episcopal leadership style with a strong emphasis on clerical leaders, priests, bishops, etc.
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Orthodoxy and Conservative Judaism are two different Jewish denominations. ... Visually a Conservative synagogue wouldn't look significantly different from an Orthodox one. The major differences would be the lack of a “mechitzah”, the screen or fence-like arrangement that separates men from women in Orthodox synagogues.
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Presbyterians are those Christians who embraced the teachings of the traditional church of Scotland. Protestants are those Christians who protested against certain teachings of the Catholics. Christians are humans who believe in Christ and love him. Catholics are Christians who embrace the doctrines of the Vatican.
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Catholics (and Orthodox, and some of the Anglican communion) is a High Church style of worship. One exists and the other doesn't. The so called "evangelicals" are non Liturgical protestants and as such they don't have a mass.