Denomination chart

[Vinayaka]

I'd like to become a bit more knowledgeable about Christian variations than I am. Is there some sort of simple, like a 2 page chart that shows the differences between the major denominations. So for example, I can see why a Baptist isn't a Lutheran, and they're both different from Catholics?

A link would be nice.

 

[Brickjectivity]

I'd like to become a bit more knowledgeable about Christian variations than I am. Is there some sort of simple, like a 2 page chart that shows the differences between the major denominations. So for example, I can see why a Baptist isn't a Lutheran, and they're both different from Catholics?

A link would be nice.

This one's funny. Its pro Lutheran and against Bapstists...but not seriously...not in a mean way.

 

[Unveiled Artist]

I'd like to become a bit more knowledgeable about Christian variations than I am. Is there some sort of simple, like a 2 page chart that shows the differences between the major denominations. So for example, I can see why a Baptist isn't a Lutheran, and they're both different from Catholics?

A link would be nice.

I tried to find a more cleaner view.

Compare Christian Denominations: Beliefs and Theology

There's a good chart but it won't let me download here. It said the ext. was wrong

 

[exchemist]

I'd like to become a bit more knowledgeable about Christian variations than I am. Is there some sort of simple, like a 2 page chart that shows the differences between the major denominations. So for example, I can see why a Baptist isn't a Lutheran, and they're both different from Catholics?

A link would be nice.

This chart shows the ancestry of the branches quite well, but does not tell you the key differences:

This chart tries to summarise key distinctions of the major mainstream denominations, though it is a bit technically worded for an outsider:

 

[Left Coast]

This one's funny. Its pro Lutheran and against Bapstists...but not seriously...not in a mean way.

"Seriously. Are you Baptist?"

I'm dying.

 

[sun rise]

A good friend has asserted that doctrinal differences between Protestant denominations have been getting less important for quite some time (outside of fights about gay marriage and abortion).

 

[Saint Frankenstein]

A good friend has asserted that doctrinal differences between Protestant denominations have been getting less important for quite some time (outside of fights about gay marriage and abortion).

The main differences are between mainline Protestantism (Anglicanism (which is a cross between Catholicism and Reformed Christianity), Lutheranism, Methodism, Presbyterianism, etc.) and Evangelical and charismatic denominations.

 

[Vinayaka]

From that chart, what's the difference between purgatory and hell?

 

[Unveiled Artist]

From that chart, what's the difference between purgatory and hell?

Purgatory is when those who committed little sins or venial sins are pardoned and cured from their sins to go to heaven (be with god). Mortal sins aren't forgiven or cure so they separate the christian from god (or hell).

Different denominations describe heaven and hell differently. Some say it's more abstract, some fire and brimstone versus total bliss and freedom from pain and suffering.

Not sure of other denominations but this is the roman catholic version of heaven and hell. Catholics very in their literalness as well.

 

[Vinayaka]

Purgatory is when those who committed little sins or venial sins are pardoned and cured from their sins to go to heaven (be with god). Mortal sins aren't forgiven or cure so they separate the christian from god (or hell).

Different denominations describe heaven and hell differently. Some say it's more abstract, some fire and brimstone versus total bliss and freedom from pain and suffering.

Not sure of other denominations but this is the roman catholic version of heaven and hell. Catholics very in their literalness as well.

From the chart it said both Baptists and Lutherans reject purgatory, and it says nothing about hell. Maybe I will remain confused, lol.

 

[metis]

This chart shows the ancestry of the branches quite well, but does not tell you the key differences:

This chart tries to summarise key distinctions of the major mainstream denominations, though it is a bit technically worded for an outsider:

The top chart is misleading as it suggests that Jesus and the apostles started three churches, whereas the reality is that the Coptic and Orthodox Churches didn't emerge until latter time periods as separate entities. The Coptic Church, for example, was a splinter group from the "one body", as Paul calls the early Church, based in Egypt and centered in Alexandria. There were myriads of other local churches at the end of the 1st century going into the 2nd as well.

 

[Orbit]

Presbyterians are Lutherans with fewer candles. Lutherans are Catholics with fewer statues.

 

[Unveiled Artist]

From the chart it said both Baptists and Lutherans reject purgatory, and it says nothing about hell. Maybe I will remain confused, lol.

Yeah. Baptist don't care for purgatory (or anything related to catholicism). Lutherans are protestant (not othorodox and roman catholic) so I can see them rejecting purgatory but can't confirm.

As for hell, there are different types of baptists, some more literal than others. From what I gather and experience, they believe in hell but they vary the nature of it. The general consensus is if you're not christian, you're separate from god forever.

I "think" someone told me the concept of hell is a catholic thing. I notice many protestant churches still have some catholic leanings but most won't admit it as such as part of any of their doctrines.

 

[eik]

This seems to be a good chart relating to protestant denominations, although not all protestant denominations are worthy of the name "protestant."