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Comparing Christian Denominations - Statistics

By Mary Fairchild, About.com

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Founding

  • Anglican/Episcopal - In 1534 by King Henry's Act of Supremacy in England.

  • Assembly of God - Late 1800's, USA.

  • Baptist - Separatist Movement beginning in England in 1608.

  • Lutheran - Early 1500's, Europe.

  • Methodist - Mid 1700's, England.

  • Presbyterian - Mid 1500's, Switzerland.

  • Roman Catholic - 380 AD.
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