Protestantism
Protestantism emerged in the early 16th century when Martin
Luther launched his act of protest against perceived abuses
and corruption within the Roman Catholic Church marked the
beginning of the Protestant Reformation. Luther's ideas, centered
on the authority of the Bible and salvation by faith alone,
sparked a religious revolution that spread across Europe.
Other reformers like John Calvin and Huldrych Zwingli contributed
to the movement, leading to the formation of various Protestant
denominations and theological traditions. The Reformation
had profound socio-political and religious impacts, including
the creation of new churches, conflicts, and the emergence
of distinct religious practices and beliefs, shaping the religious
landscape of Western Christianity.
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