Question

Christians also have a number of denominations and sects. Consider the following statements regarding the same :-

1. A section of the community felt that the Church and society are in a state of crisis and demanded reforms came to be known as Protestant.
2. The Eastern Orthodox Churches recognize the authority of Bible alone.

Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2​

Answer 1

Option A - 1 Only

■ Explanation :-

• Christians also have a number of denominations and sects. However, a major divisions came in the 16th century during the reformation movement in Europe.

• A section of the community felt that the Church and society are in a state of crisis. They demanded reforms in such a situation and came to be called as Protestants. They organized themselves under a separate Church.

• The Protestant Churches recognize the authority of Bible alone, whereas the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches also recognize their church tradition as authoritative besides the Bible.

• In India most of the Christian sect and subsects exist under the two major denominations the Catholics and the Protestants.

• According to tradition, Christianity was brought to India by Saint Thomas in the first century A.D.

• According to legends, the Parthian king Gondophernes (C. 19- 45 A.C.) sent a messenger to Syria to look for a skilful architect who would build for him a new city. The messenger returned with St. Thomas, who converted him and many members of his court to Christianity. The truth of the legend is doubtful.

• It was most probably the frequent trade and movement between India and the west which was responsible for bringing this disciple of Lord Christ to India.

• The merchants, traders and even craftsmen frequently travelled along popular land and sea routes. St. Tomas preached Christianity in many parts of India. He was killed at Mylapore (near Madras). The tomb of St. Thomas is still to be found at the same place.

• A large community of Christians known as Syrian Christians continue to reside in Kerala even today.

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Answer 2

Christians also have a number of denominations and sects. Consider the following statements regarding the same :-

1. A section of the community felt that the Church and society are in a state of crisis and demanded reforms came to be known as Protestant.

2. The Eastern Orthodox Churches recognize the authority of Bible alone.

Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Option A - 1 only