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81Presbyterianism — • One of the groups of ecclesiastical bodies that represent the features of Protestantism emphasized by Calvin. Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Presbyterianism Presbyterianism …
82List of Christian denominational positions on homosexuality — This is a list of Christian denominational positions on homosexuality. The issue of homosexuality and Christianity is a subject of on going theological debate within and between Christian denominations and this list seeks to summarise the various …
83Church of Ireland — Logo of the Church of Ireland Primate Alan Harper, Archbishop of Armagh (Church of Ireland) Headquarters The See House, Cathedral Close, Armagh …
84Scottish Episcopal Church — The Scottish Episcopal Church ( gd. Eaglais Easbaigeach na h Alba) is a Christian denomination in Scotland and a member of the Anglican Communion, although it itself has pre Anglican origins. It consists of seven dioceses in Scotland. Like all… …
85Blessing of same-sex unions in Christian churches — The blessing of same sex unions is currently an issue about which some Christian Churches are at present in disagreement with other Christian churches. These disagreements are primarily centered on the interpretation of various scripture passages …
86Abel J. Brown — (1817 1894), was a Lutheran pastor of Immanuel s and Buehler s (or Beeler s) congregations in Sullivan County, Tennessee. He was a leader in the Evangelical Lutheran Tennessee Synod from 1836 1860. He was instrumental in the leading the East… …
87Ordination of women — Main article: Ordination Ordination in general religious usage is the process by which a person is consecrated (set apart for the administration of various religious rites). The ordination of women is a regular practice among some major religious …
88Derek Pattinson — Anglicanism portal …
89History of Unitarianism — Unitarianism, both as a theology and as a denominational family of churches, was first defined and developed within the Protestant Reformation, although theological ancestors may be found back in the early days of Christianity. Later historical… …
90canon law — canon lawyer. the body of codified ecclesiastical law, esp. of the Roman Catholic Church as promulgated in ecclesiastical councils and by the pope. [1300 50; ME] * * * Body of laws established within Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy,… …
