Define and explain the relationships between a church, a denomination, and an ecclesia, providing an example of each.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Church: a well-established religious organization that exists in a fairly harmonious relationship with the larger society. Example: Presbyterian, United Methodist, Greek Orthodox, and Roman Catholic. Ecclesia: formally allied with the state and is the official religion of the society. Example: Greek Orthodox Church in Greece. Denomination: a church that is not formally allied with the state. Example: all churches in the United States. A church can be either an ecclesia or a denomination. While ecclesia might or might not prevent the practice of other religions, they do receive special rights and privileges from the state. Denominations provide greater religious freedom of choice and competition, as none are favored by the state.
KEY: Learning Objective: 13.3: Describe different types of religious organizations.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Answer Location: Church
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