2006-09-22 12:06:05 · 5 answers · asked by Deborah L 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Why is it "Lutheran" when Martin Luther begged that people be "only Christians" and NEVER BE CALLED BY HIS NAME?
2006-09-22 12:11:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, that would take a long response, but Presbyterians follow theologians called John Knox and John Calvin. I would look up Calvin first. That would cover the theology. Prebyterians are governed by an elected body within the Church calle Presbyters. Lutherans have a more structured governance. They have Archbishops, Bishops, Cannons and Priests (now sometimes called Ministers).
2006-09-22 12:13:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My father-in-law once told me that Baptists were the working poor, The Presbyterians were the middle class and the Lutherans were the rich people. He was an atheist.
2006-09-22 12:09:45 · answer #3 · answered by changRdie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The structure of leadership of the church.
2006-09-22 12:08:29 · answer #4 · answered by finaldx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
opinion, interpretation!
my righteousness over yours!
2006-09-22 12:10:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋