2007-11-29 23:05:36 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The original protestants were indeed heretics, since they were Catholics, and were professing doctrines that were clearly in opposition to those of the Catholic church.
After this first "generation" passed, we then had non-Catholics professing doctrines contrary to that which the Catholic church professes.
That would be apostacy, rather then heresy, since it was done by people who were not Catholic.
2007-11-30 01:05:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you wish to get technical the Protestants are heretics. The word protestant was coined by German Princes.
2007-11-30 07:25:30 · answer #2 · answered by Benny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what they believe if is is a matter of dogma it is heretical. Most protestants are ok with the major dogmas but only differ on format.
2007-11-30 07:09:39 · answer #3 · answered by Makemeaspark 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Protestants and Catholics historically form the 'mainstream' of accepted, popular Christianity. Most 'cults' have evolved since the 19th Century and have been seen as departures from the older, 'purer' streams of faith.
2007-11-30 07:30:23 · answer #4 · answered by Tuxedo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because Roman Catholics and Protestants agree on many orthodox doctrines.
2007-11-30 07:09:33 · answer #5 · answered by Averell A 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The word protestant is derived from a German word that means "to affirm," meaning we affirm the beliefs held but not the practices associated with them.
2007-11-30 07:09:10 · answer #6 · answered by Last Ent Wife (RCIA) 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
originally they have been considered as such. but they are still heretics, it's just that the term is no longer being used.
2007-11-30 07:09:21 · answer #7 · answered by Ťango 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
any group that doesnt put Jesus first and follow only him is a cult.
If you follow mans rules (sacriments, mary worship, baptism for the dead) you have left God and followed man
2007-11-30 07:09:37 · answer #8 · answered by jesussaves 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋