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Line 115: − + − Liberal wings of Protestantism in the United States, with a strong reformist attitude on social and cultural issues, compromised much of the ideological roots of the [[Progressive Movement]].<ref>Walker, Jesse (December 2, 2005). [https://reason.com/2005/12/02/hooded-progressivism/ Hooded Progressivism]. ''Reason''. Retrieved November 21, 2022.</ref> Notwithstanding a response to legitimate societal concerns such as poverty from a [[Social Gospel]] perspective, the Protestant-rooted Progressive Movement also employed nativist prejudices against immigrants, which were exacerbated by [[World War I]] ethnic and racial tensions and led to the second incarnation of [[Ku Klux Klan]]. The Second KKK adhered to a liberal interpretation of fundamentalist apostate Protestantism, often aligning with progressive clergy who favored causes such as birth control. − == Seventh Day Adventist criticism of Protestant cultural legacies ==+ − + − Contemporary mainline Protestantism has been criticized by Seventh-day Adventists for its focus on salvation by grace and alleged "disregard" of the Ten Commandments and contorting of Scriptural meanings in addition to its increasing alliance with the papacy, which pursues an apostate Sunday law.<ref>Three Angels Broadcast Message (September 30, 2022). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTIi_xoAoIw Where We Are In the Unfolding of Last Day Events | Worship Hour Sermon]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved November 21, 2022.</ref> − ==Apostate Protestantism==+ − The [[Apostle John]], also known as John the Revelator, wrote of his visions in the [[Book of Revelation]]:<ref>[https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation%2013:11-18&version=ESV The Second Beast]. ''Bible Gateway''. Retrieved February 20, 2023.</ref> − {{cquote|Then I saw another beast rising out of the earth. It had two horns like a lamb and it spoke like a dragon. It exercises all the authority of the first beast in its presence, and makes the earth and its inhabitants worship the first beast, whose mortal wound was healed. It performs great signs, even making fire come down from heaven to earth in front of people, and by the signs that it is allowed to work in the presence of the beast it deceives those who dwell on earth, telling them to make an image for the beast that was wounded by the sword and yet lived. And it was allowed to give breath to the image of the beast, so that the image of the beast might even speak and might cause those who would not worship the image of the beast to be slain. Also it causes all, both small and great, both rich and poor, both free and slave, to be marked on the right hand or the forehead, so that no one can buy or sell unless he has the mark, that is, the name of the beast or the number of its name. This calls for wisdom: let the one who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man, and his number is 666.|||Rev. 13:11–18}} − The first beast of Revelation has been identified as Papal Rome, whose power was an outgrowth of the remnants of Pagan Rome.<ref>Waggoner, E. J. (November 26, 1885). [https://www.1888mpm.org/articles/pagan-and-papal-rome Pagan and Papal Rome]. ''The Signs of the Times'' via ''1888 Most Precious Message''. Retrieved February 20, 2023.</ref> Towards the end of the 1,260-year span of papal supremacy, from the enactment of the Code of Justinian in 538 A.D. to the captivity of Pope Pius VI in 1898,<ref>January 2017. [https://research.avondale.edu.au/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1144&context=theo_papers 538 A.D. and the Transition from Pagan Roman Empire to Holy Roman Empire: Justinian’s Metamorphosis from Chief of Staffs to Roman Empire: Justinian’s Metamorphosis from Chief of Staffs to Theologian]. ''Avondale University''. Retrieved February 20, 2023.</ref> the [[United States]] was in the early stages as a rising global [[superpower]] described as the second beast in Revelation.<ref>School for Prophets (December 25, 2017). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pQvM9ZY41k <nowiki>[original]</nowiki> FROM BABYLON TO AMERICA: THE PROPHECY MOVIE]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved February 20, 2023.</ref> [[Ecumenical]] syncretism among right-wing Catholics and apostate Protestants has been the subject of scrutiny as a set-up for the beast system.<ref>Midnight Cry Media (December 9, 2022). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aqhksI7API They Want a Sunday Blue Law | Prophetic Eye - E9 | The Rise of Post Liberals & Christian Nationalism]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved February 20, 2023.</ref>+ − − == See also == − − *[[Rebuttals to atheist arguments]]
Protestant cultural legacies (view source)
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Due to the history of the [[Protestantism|Protestant]] [[Reformation]], significant Protestant populations can be found in [[Denmark]], [[Estonia]], [[Finland]], the northern part of [[Germany]], [[Iceland]], [[Latvia]], [[Norway]], [[Sweden]], the [[United Kingdom]], and the east, north and west of [[Switzerland]].<ref>[http://www.adherents.com/adh_predom.html Predominant religions], Adherence.com</ref>
Due to the history of the [[Protestantism|Protestant]] [[Reformation]], significant Protestant populations can be found in [[Denmark]], [[Estonia]], [[Finland]], the northern part of [[Germany]], [[Iceland]], [[Latvia]], [[Norway]], [[Sweden]], the [[United Kingdom]], and the east, north and west of [[Switzerland]].<ref>[http://www.adherents.com/adh_predom.html Predominant religions], Adherence.com</ref>
All the above countries are developed countries. And when looking at any economic prosperity of the above countries and any positive effects that prosperity causes or other positive cultural attributes, one has to consider cultural legacy of [[Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism|Protestantism and the Protestant work ethic]] in these countries. See also: [[Christianity and social stability]]
All the above countries are developed countries. And when looking at any economic prosperity of the above countries and any positive effects that prosperity causes or other positive cultural attributes, one has to consider cultural legacy of [[Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism|Protestantism and the Protestant work ethic]] in these countries. See also: [[Christianity and social stability]] and [[Work ethic]]
Many irreligious countries in Europe, particular [[Nordic]] countries, have Protestant cultural legacies. Furthermore, in terms of Protestant cultural legacies, one has to look how atheism affects a culture and other relevant statistics related to atheism related to the social sciences (see: [[Atheism and culture]] and [[Atheism statistics]]).
Many irreligious countries in Europe, particular [[Nordic]] countries, have Protestant cultural legacies. Furthermore, in terms of Protestant cultural legacies, one has to look how atheism affects a culture and other relevant statistics related to atheism related to the social sciences (see: [[Atheism and culture]] and [[Atheism statistics]]).
(Ferguson is an [[atheism|atheist]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B64q2_Crq-Y Niall Ferguson on Belief]</ref>)
(Ferguson is an [[atheism|atheist]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B64q2_Crq-Y Niall Ferguson on Belief]</ref>)
== Protestant missionaries and economic and societal development ==
== Protestant missionaries, Protestantism and economic and societal development ==
The article ''The Surprising Discovery About Those Colonialist, Proselytizing Missionaries'' published in ''Christianity Today'' notes:
The article ''The Surprising Discovery About Those Colonialist, Proselytizing Missionaries'' published in ''Christianity Today'' notes:
In short, well-designed studies which attempt to form solid conclusions use the principle of [[ceteris paribus]] (all other things remaining equal). This is done by choosing appropriate study participants and using statistical analysis to isolate variables related to the socioeconomic profiles of study participants ([[Generalized linear model]] analysis, etc.).
In short, well-designed studies which attempt to form solid conclusions use the principle of [[ceteris paribus]] (all other things remaining equal). This is done by choosing appropriate study participants and using statistical analysis to isolate variables related to the socioeconomic profiles of study participants ([[Generalized linear model]] analysis, etc.).
==Reformist liberal Protestantism, the Progressive Movement, and unbiblical racism==
== See also ==
*[[Bible reading and human flourishing]]
*[[Rebuttals to atheist arguments]]
Essays:
*[[Essay: The Dakotas, the USA states with the highest percentage of Lutherans, are the most pro-life states in the USA|The Dakotas, the USA states with the highest percentage of Lutherans, are the most pro-life states in the USA]]
== Notes ==
== Notes ==