Branches of Christianity

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Christianity

A major world religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.

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Catholicism

The largest branch of Christianity, characterized by its traditions and the authority of the Pope.

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Roman Catholic Church

The central institution of Catholicism, led by the Pope.

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Pope

The spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church.

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Seven Sacraments

Sacred rites recognized in Catholicism, including baptism and communion.

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Eastern Catholic Churches

Churches in communion with Rome that follow various rites, such as Maronite and Byzantine.

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Protestantism

A major branch of Christianity that emerged from the Reformation, emphasizing individual faith.

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Lutheranism

A branch of Protestantism founded by Martin Luther, focusing on justification by faith.

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Anglicanism

The Church of England, known for the Book of Common Prayer.

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Baptist

A Protestant denomination emphasizing believer's baptism and congregational governance.

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Methodism

A Protestant movement founded by John Wesley, emphasizing social justice.

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Orthodox Christianity

A branch of Christianity with a strong emphasis on tradition and liturgy.

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Eastern Orthodoxy

A major branch of Orthodox Christianity with autocephalous churches like Greek and Russian.

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Sacred Tradition

The body of teachings and practices passed down in Orthodox Christianity.

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Oriental Orthodoxy

A branch of Orthodox Christianity that includes non-Chalcedonian churches like Coptic and Armenian.

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Non-Denominational Christianity

A movement that emphasizes personal faith and often rejects formal denominational structures.

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Evangelicalism

A movement within non-denominational Christianity focusing on personal conversion and the authority of Scripture.

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Charismatic Movement

A Christian movement emphasizing spiritual gifts and expressive worship styles.

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Restorationism

A movement seeking to return to the practices of New Testament Christianity.

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Church of Christ

A denomination within Restorationism that emphasizes baptism for remission of sins.

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Seventh-day Adventism

A Christian denomination that observes Saturday as the Sabbath and emphasizes the Second Coming.

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Quakers

Also known as the Religious Society of Friends, emphasizing inner light and direct experience of God.

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Christian Science

A movement that teaches healing through prayer and understanding of God.

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