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1. This denomination was once the quasi state church of Virginia. It is the American equivalent of the Church of England.
2. Members of this denomination are usually pacifists. During baptisms, the convert is dipped forward three times, once each time a member of the Trinity is mentioned.
3. This group of churches has no hierarchy and is a part of no formal organization. Historically speaking, it splintered off from the Disciples of Christ.
4. This denomination teaches that God is dual-sexed. Its founder considered herself to be the Second Coming of Christ.
5. These Christians call their worship "meetings." Many of the services consist largely of silence. Anyone may speak if he or she feels moved to do so.
6. The first church in this denomination was formed in 1826. The denomination decries sectarianism and insists that creeds are in opposition to the spirit of the New Testament. All believers are expected to participate in the washing of feet.
7. The members of this church were sometimes called Campbellites, after the church's founders Thomas and Alexander Campbell.
8. Which of the following denominations did not have a female founder?
9. The teachings of this church can be described as Arminian rather than Calvinist. In fact, the founder of the church once preached against the doctrine of predestination.
10. Members of this church believe that evil, sin, death, and sickness are illusions.
11. Which of the following churches is not usually considered to be liturgical?
12. Members of this church observe a Saturday Sabbath, and many are vegetarians.
13. This denomination, which has broken up into at least 27 sub-denominations, has historically supported the separation of church and state and defended the autonomy of the local congregation.
14. Which of the following denominations does not teach the doctrine of original sin?
15. This denomination, which split off from Roman Catholicism, teaches the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
16. The organization of this denomination is part hierarchical and part democratic. Individual congregations together form a classis, which consists of pastors and elected elders.
17. John Wesley is commonly credited with founding this church.
18. Members of this organization were originally known as International Bible Students, until they adopted their modern name in 1931. They believe Christ began his reign in 1914.
19. This denomination, which originated in Switzerland before flourishing in America, was among the first to condemn slavery. Its members tend to be pacifists and often refuse to take oaths.
20. This _Christian_ denomination consists primarily of black Americans.
21. Which of the following denominations does _not_ claim to be "restoring" or "returning" to the "primitive" church?
22. This group, whose name means "brothers of Christ", rejects the doctrine of the Trinity.
23. This group regularly refers to Jesus as Yeshua or Y'shua.
24. This church considers the Patriarch of Constantinople to be the "first among equals."
25. About ten percent of the members of this denomination consider themselves to be Christians.
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