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The '''Presbyterian''' Church is a [[Protestantism|Protestant]] denomination founded in the Calvinist [[Reformation]] of the 1500s, although they were differentiated from the [[Lutheran|Lutherans]] over sacraments and church government. John Knox founded the Scotch Presbyterian church in about 1560. | The '''Presbyterian''' Church is a [[Protestantism|Protestant]] denomination founded in the Calvinist [[Reformation]] of the 1500s, although they were differentiated from the [[Lutheran|Lutherans]] over sacraments and church government. John Knox founded the Scotch Presbyterian church in about 1560. | ||
| − | Traditionally the ethics of the church lean towards strictness and firm church and self discipline. | + | Traditionally the ethics of the church lean towards strictness and firm church and self discipline. Authority in Presbyterian churches is given to [[Bible|Scripture]]. Prysbyterians are [[Calvinist]] in doctrine and their faith is summarized in the [[Westminster Standards]]. Church organization is highly structured with a representational system of ministers and laypersons (''presbyters'') in local, regional and national bodies (called ''synods'') |
The Presbyterian Church is the dominant religion in [[Scotland]], and because of this was historically strong in areas of the United States where large numbers of [[Scots-Irish]] settled, although many Americans of Scots-Irish ancestry would later convert to the [[Baptist]] and [[Methodist]] faiths during the early 1800s. | The Presbyterian Church is the dominant religion in [[Scotland]], and because of this was historically strong in areas of the United States where large numbers of [[Scots-Irish]] settled, although many Americans of Scots-Irish ancestry would later convert to the [[Baptist]] and [[Methodist]] faiths during the early 1800s. | ||
[[Category:Christian Denominations]] | [[Category:Christian Denominations]] | ||
Revision as of 18:23, March 25, 2008
The Presbyterian Church is a Protestant denomination founded in the Calvinist Reformation of the 1500s, although they were differentiated from the Lutherans over sacraments and church government. John Knox founded the Scotch Presbyterian church in about 1560.
Traditionally the ethics of the church lean towards strictness and firm church and self discipline. Authority in Presbyterian churches is given to Scripture. Prysbyterians are Calvinist in doctrine and their faith is summarized in the Westminster Standards. Church organization is highly structured with a representational system of ministers and laypersons (presbyters) in local, regional and national bodies (called synods)
The Presbyterian Church is the dominant religion in Scotland, and because of this was historically strong in areas of the United States where large numbers of Scots-Irish settled, although many Americans of Scots-Irish ancestry would later convert to the Baptist and Methodist faiths during the early 1800s.