Identify similarities and differences in creeds (fill in the table Catholic, Lutheran, Calvin, and Anglican)

bystudin | November 15, 2020 | Education

Questions for comparison	Catholicism	Lutheranism	Calvinism	Anglicanism
Features of the doctrine of the salvation of the soul	The salvation of the soul lies through the church (following the commandments, doing good deeds, confessing to the priests).	Salvation is bestowed on man directly by God.	Before birth, God divided people into two categories. Some were destined for “salvation”, or heavenly bliss, others for “destruction” – hell and torment.	You can save your soul through the church.
The role of priests	Only priests can interpret the Bible and forgive sins.	The priests only explain the Bible.	Preachers keep an eye on morality.	The role of priests (to interpret the Bible and forgive sins) has been preserved.
Rule of power	Pope	prince	community	king
The language of worship	Latin	native language	native language	English
Relation to the wealth of the church	Positive (rich interior decoration of temples).	Negative (Lutheran temples were distinguished by their modesty and simplicity).	Negative (the profit received could not be spent on luxury and idleness).	Positive (rich interior decoration of temples).

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