Like I have a general idea of what being a baptist means and a methodist after reading around online, but I'm not sure what being Presbyterian means. Like what is unique to that group?
2007-12-24 22:41:16 · 5 answers · asked by Me 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
There are two branches in the states, the mainstream, which is close to the United Methodists, and the far right Knoxist Presbyterians who are much more like Southern Baptists or Church of Christ. They base their doctrine on the Scotsman John Knox, who caused the religious wars in Scotland during the time of Mary Queen of Scots, quaintly called "the reformation", aided by Queen Elizabeth of England.
PS: I didn't cut and paste my answer. All from observation and memory.
2007-12-24 22:50:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Presbyterianism is a Christian denomination which is most prevalent within the Reformed branch of Protestant Western Christianity. Hallmarks include Calvinist theology and the presbyterian form of church governance. It is the form of Calvinism which evolved primarily in Scotland before the Act of Union in 1707. Most of the few Presbyteries that were found in England can trace back to a Scottish connection. Modern Presbyterianism traces its institutional roots back to the Scottish Reformation. Local congregations are governed by Presbyteries made up of representatives of the local congregations, a conciliar approach which is found at other levels of decision-making (Kirk Session and General Assembly). Theoretically, there are no bishops in Presbyterianism; however, some groups do have bishops, such as in Eastern Europe, and in ecumenical groups. The office of elder is another distinctive mark of Presbyterianism: these are specially commissioned non-clergy who take part in local pastoral care and decision-making at all levels.
2007-12-25 06:51:02 · answer #2 · answered by Kaye 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Presbyterian
1640, as name of Scottish church governed by elders (as opposed to bishops), from presbyter "an elder in a church" (1597), from L.L. presbyter "an elder," from Gk. presbyteros "an elder," also an adj. meaning "older," comparative of presbys "old," possibly originally "one who leads the cattle," from *pres- "before" + root of bous "cow." Presbytery "a part of a church reserved for the clergy" is recorded from 1412. Meaning "body of elders in the Presbyterian system" is recorded from 1578.
2007-12-25 07:00:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
means you got a lot of spare time and
no mind of your own same as any religion.
2007-12-25 06:51:55 · answer #4 · answered by Jesusa 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I don't know. I belong to another abomination.
2007-12-25 06:46:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 5⤋