This religious split also carried over to former colonies. Compare the US, (a Protestant country) to Mexico or Brazil (Catholic countries), and you'll see the long shadow of these old decisions.

Today’s religious identities have more to do with political decisions made centuries ago than with personal faith.

But does that mean that England is now a Protestant country? It’s not quite that simple, because Henry actually is quite traditional in his religious beliefs. And that’s partly why this time ...

In the end the French triumphed. In comparison to other countries, there was very little persecution of Protestants in Scotland. Cardinal Beaton instigated an inquisition-style regime against ...

The country’s 200,000 Protestants in a population of 48 million were often subject to police harassment and refused permits necessary for Protestant public activities, until last month ...

Religious differences Spain was a Catholic country and England a Protestant country – meaning that the two rulers had conflicting spiritual outlooks and allegiances. Marriage rejection King ...

There is a strong movement on foot among the leading theological seminaries in the country to bring pressure to bear upon the various Protestant denominations to limit and ultimately to abandon ...

While most Orthodox societies have experienced a clear religious growth, the situation in Catholic and Protestant countries has been very varied. Indeed, in countries such as the Czech Republic and ...

In the end the French triumphed. In comparison to other countries, there was very little persecution of Protestants in Scotland. Cardinal Beaton instigated an inquisition-style regime against ...