Why did the eastern and western churches differ?

Why did the eastern and western churches differ?

Why did the eastern and western churches differ? disagreements over claims of authorities; use of icons; marriage of clergy; use of Greek versus Latin language.

Do Orthodox Christians think Protestants are saved?

Orthodox Christians believe that we are saved from sin and its products corruption and death. Catholics and Protestants tend to put more emphasis on the wrath of God; if we anger Him, He will cast us into hell.

Is drawing allowed in Christianity?

Christianity (that is, true Christianity) does not allow pictures of Jesus Christ. It is a Catholic, Orthodox, Coptic practice that has crept into some evangelical, Protestant branches.

What is the Protestant symbol?

SACRED SYMBOLS Protestants usually display an empty cross, recognizing that Jesus Christ has been raised from the dead, rather than a crucifix, displaying Christ on the cross, as in the Roman Catholic tradition. Most Protestants allow the cross to be worn in various forms of jewelry.

Do Protestants have images of Jesus?

Concern over idolatry is the driving force behind the various traditions of aniconism in Christianity. Since the 1800s, devotional art has become very common in Christian homes, both Protestant and Catholic, often including wall crosses, embroidered verses from the Christian Bible, as well as imagery of Jesus.

Do Protestants have icons?

Although American Protestants often claim that they are opposed to the use of devotional images in their religious life, they in fact draw on a vast body of religious icons to disseminate confessional views, to teach, and to celebrate birthdays, baptisms, confirmations, and sacred holidays.

What are the three images of the church?

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• What and who are the People of God?
• Where are the People of God?
• Where did Jesus create the new People of God? (
• What is the Body of Christ?
• what is the change of bread and wine to Body and Blood?
• Where would you first learn about the Body of Christ?
• Where does the Holy Spirit reside in?

In which religion is meditation a major spiritual practice?

The five major religions – Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all practice forms of meditation. Meditation plays a part in all aspects of Indian spiritual life, to greater and lesser degrees depending on the individual practitioner, his or her chosen path and stage of life.