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'''Lutheranism''' is a denomination of [[Christianity]] based on the teachings of [[Martin Luther]]. It is the dominant Christian denomination in [[Scandinavia]] and parts of [[Germany]]. The two main branches of Lutheranism in the United States are the [[Evangelical Lutheran Church in America]] and the more conservative [[Lutheran Church Missouri Synod]].

'''Lutheranism''' is a denomination of [[Christianity]] based on the teachings of [[Martin Luther]]. It is the dominant Christian denomination in [[Scandinavia]] and parts of [[Germany]]. The two main branches of Lutheranism in the United States are the [[Evangelical Lutheran Church in America]] and the more conservative [[Lutheran Church Missouri Synod]].

====Doctrines====

====Doctrines====

The Lutheran denomination is the first [[Protestant]] church to have formed.  The main cause for the schism from the [[Catholic church]] was Luther's belief in justification by faith alone.  Lutherans also believe that the [[bible]], as a divinely inspired book, is the source of all revealed divine knowledge.  While Lutherans use a similar liturgical format to the Catholics, it is also similar to that followed by the [[Methodists]] and [[Episcopalians]]. Some other characteristics of the Lutheran Church include the use of Luther's Large and Small Catechism as an educational tool and the use of the "Lord's Supper" for [[communion]] and infant [[baptism]].

The Lutheran denomination is the first [[Protestantism|Protestant]] church to have formed.  The main cause for the schism from the [[Catholic church]] was Luther's belief in justification by faith alone.  Lutherans also believe that the [[bible]], as a divinely inspired book, is the source of all revealed divine knowledge.  While Lutherans use a similar liturgical format to the Catholics, it is also similar to that followed by the [[Methodists]] and [[Episcopalians]]. Some other characteristics of the Lutheran Church include the use of Luther's Large and Small Catechism as an educational tool and the use of the "Lord's Supper" for [[communion]] and infant [[baptism]].

====Modern Day====

====Modern Day====