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1054
Eastern Orthodox Church
- Founded in 1054 as a part of the Great Schism (though the idea was around with Emperor Constantine).
- The church split from the Roman Catholic Church.
- They split because of multiple disagreements in doctrine from Catholics.
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1500
Lutheran Church
- Founded in the 16th century.
- The founder was Martin Luther.
- The Church split from the Catholic Church.
- The split happened due to indulgences being sold and the tyranny of the church.
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1500
Presbyterian
- Founded in the 16th century during the Protestant Reformation.
- Founded on the teachings of John Calvin and John Knox.
- Broke off from the Roman Catholic Church.
- It was formed from Calvin and Knox’s teachings and the belief that the sale of indulgences and other church practices was wrong.
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1534
Church of England/Anglican
- Founded in 1534, England, United Kingdom.
- The founder was Henry VIII.
- The Church split from the Catholic Church.
- The Church split because Henry VIII wanted to divorce his wife so he could have a male heir.
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Baptist
- Founded in 1609-1612 in Holland.
- Many different people are attributed to be the founders.
- Baptists split from the Lutheran Church in Sweden.
- They have a heavier meaning associated with baptism than other Christian/Catholic denominations.
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Methodist
- Founded in the 18th century.
- Founded by John Wesley.
- Split from the Anglican Church.
- The Church was formed to reform the Anglican church from within.
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Uniting church
- Formed in 1977.
- Founded by the amalgamation of the Congregationalist, Methodist and Presbyterian churches in Australia.
- It is more of an ecumenical-based church and their aim is to be compassionate and provide for their local communities.
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Hillsong Church
- Founded in 1983 in Australia.
- Was founded by Brian and Bobbie Houston.
- It was formed for a ‘Bible based’ and ‘Christ-centred’ church.