Anglicanism

Anglicanism is a Protestant doctrine, aspect from Christianity , powered by the king Henrique VIII , which appeared in England in 1534.

The Reformation

On the occasion of the Protestant Reformation - a movement that broke off relations with the Catholic Church - doctrines emerged that were distinguished by the fact that they took on characteristics according to their precursors.

Thus, the first Protestant doctrine appears in Germany, in 1517, and is known as Lutheranism, since its precursor was Martin Luther.

Luther, who was a Catholic monk, disagreed with certain practices and was against, especially, the payment of indulgences in atonement for the sins committed by people.

Thus, with the aim of “reforming” the church, not dividing it, Martin Luther challenged some points of Christian doctrine and made it public by preaching on the door of the church in Wittemberg , in Germany.

This manifesto known as the 95 Theses led to the division of the church at the same time that Pope Leo X excommunicated Luther.

It was followed by John Calvin's Calvinism in France. In 1533 Calvin converted to Protestantism and became an advocate of the doctrine, having been persecuted at the time of the Inquisition.

Finally, Anglicanism appears, against the previous doctrines, this appeared as a clear expression of the supremacy of King Henry VIII.

How did it come about?

King Henry VIII was married to Catherine of Aragon, but because their descent was compromised as a result of their children having only one surviving daughter, the king did not have a descendant to take the throne in her place.

Thus, the king intended to divorce in order to remarry. However, the request for an annulment of their marriage was not accepted by Pope Clement VII.

Then, in the year 1534, the king forced - through the so-called Act from Supremacy - that the Anglican Church be created, with which the power of the State was superimposed on the power of the Church.

In addition to ceasing to be under the authority of the pope, thus guaranteeing the expansion of the power of the monarchy, the State expropriated numerous lands belonging to the Church.

At that moment, the Church in England ceases to be Roman Catholic and becomes Reformed Catholic.

Anglicanism and Catholicism

The beliefs, doctrines and dogmas of the Anglican Church resemble those of the Catholic Church.

Among the main similarities we highlight the fact that Anglicans believe in the word contained in the Scripture Sacred , as well as to practice the sacraments of Baptism and the Eucharist .

With regard to differences, the issue of images stands out. , which are not accepted by Anglicans, as well as the non-recognition of authority papal .

Lutheranism and Calvinism

The main differences between Protestant doctrines focus especially on the way in which salvation is achieved by men.

Lutherans believe that salvation is obtained through our attitudes and faith.

Calvinists, on the other hand, preach the Doctrine of Predestination - the belief that each one's destiny would already be traced by God.

Learn more about these topics at:Lutheranism and Calvinism.

In Brazil and in the World

Initially Anglicanism was spread by the countries that were English colonies, but its spread was so wide that today the Anglican Church occupies the third place in number of Christian followers in the whole world. With about 80 million faithful, it lags behind the Roman Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church.

In the case of Brazil, the Treaty of Commerce and Navigation between Portugal and England was responsible for its diffusion in our country, where the Anglican Church has legally existed since 2009.

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