Christianity Flashcards
Catholic view of the Trinity
The Father, Son and Holy Ghost are co-equal/eternal. Holy Spirit proceeds from the father and/or the son
Eastern Orthodox view of the Trinity
The Son and the Holy Spirit are subordinate to father. Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father only
Protestant view of the Trinity
the Father, Son and Spirit are co-equal/eternal. The holy spirit proceeds from the father AND the son
Catholic Atonement
for everybody
Anonymous Christianity
If you follow your conscience you are a Christian
Baptism of Desire
One true baptism, but you may not know which one it is. People who don’t feel a need to get baptized again because they feel that God will validate their previous baptism.
Eastern Orthodox Atonement
Probably through the Seven Sacraments
Protestant Atonement
Christ’s atonement only covers those who embrace him. Powers are felt through grace.
Catholic Scripture
Bible and Apocrypha
Orthodox Scripture
Bible and Deutero-canonicals (the apocrypha perceived as secondary canon)
Protestantism
The Bible, but they downplay the OT
Catholic Sacraments
- Baptism
- Confirmation
- The Eucharist
- Penance
- Unction
- Holy Orders
- Matrimony
Orthodox Sacraments
- Baptism
- Christmation
- The Eucharist
- Confession
- Unction
- Priesthood
- Matrimony
Protestantism
- Baptism
2. The Lord’s Supper