W4D2 History Of Religion Part 2 Flashcards
Why are there so many sects?
People crave structure and have a need for worship.
What is a sect?
A group that has broken away from an established church.
Why are JWs not a sect?
We don’t follow any human, only Jesus.
We didn’t break away from any established religion; we’re not an offshoot.
What was the Reformation not?
The Reformation was not a restoration of true worship.
What good came out of the reformation?
The Bible in the vernacular (common language)
It awakened the common people to church corruption.
What did John Wycliffe accomplish?
Translated the Latin Vulgate into everyday English, preached against church corruption.
Why do we have unity?
We have oneness of mind, spirit, and organized scripturally.
Why do we have unity?
Oneness of spirit and theocratically organized
