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What religions fall under Christianity today?
Christianity – 2.6 billion
- Catholicism – 1.345 billion.
- Protestantism – 900 million.
- Eastern Orthodoxy – 220 million.
- Oriental Orthodoxy – 62 million.
- Non-trinitarian Restorationism – 35 million.
Can Lutherans drink alcohol?
The moderationist position is held by Roman Catholics and Eastern Orthodox, and within Protestantism, it is accepted by Anglicans, Lutherans and many Reformed churches. Moderationism is also accepted by Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Do Lutherans believe in divorce?
The Lutheran Missouri Synod believes divorce is contrary to God’s original design and intention for marriage. While divorce can be justified scripturally in certain situations (adultery or desertion), it is always preferable for couples to forgive and work toward healing and strengthening their marriage.
What religion is similar to Lutheran?
Along with Anglicanism, the Reformed and Presbyterian (Calvinist) churches, Methodism, and the Baptist churches, Lutheranism is one of the five major branches of Protestantism.