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Your email address will not be published. While viewing tradition as helpful, Protestants today emphasize the need to respect Scripture as the highest authority for Christian belief and practice. Complete Guide to Christian Denominations: Understanding the History, Beliefs, and Differences by Ron Rhodes. The division is commonly referred to as the East-West schism. Its not the rich and powerfulbut the weak and poorwho will inherit this kingdom. Wesley was an Anglican priest who pioneered new ministries on the American frontier. New York: Routledge. Roman Catholicism. This is due in part to the Orthodox church believing that the book of Revelation is a mystery. Some Protestants read the books out of historical interest. "@wVivare @smorgnoff @bradshyper it's relevant bc the differences between two branches of Christianity are less significant than the differences between Christianity and other religions, ESPECIALLY in the twenty-first century. 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