Danish Worldviews vs. Mine

The official religion of the Danish culture is stated in the Danish Constitution as Evangelical Lutheran (Denmark, 2011). This religion was founded by Martin Luther in 1517. He noticed that there church was not practicing as the Bible said it should, such as corruption and abuse within the Catholic Church. “Luther taught that salvation comes from the grace of God and faith in Christ alone” (Denmark, 2011).

The Lutherans have Martian Luther and the Methodist have John Wesley. Wesley put great emphasis on “practical divinity” it is a belief in putting faith and love into action (United Methodist Communications, 2011).  Methodists believe that God’s spirit is manifested in every human being (Jilani, 2010).

 Martin Luther in 1529 by Lucas Cranach

The Lutheran Church is similar to the Catholic Church even though it was formed because of differences. They still perform confession and weekly mass.  They also believe that one cannot become holy on Earth, that only holiness can be attained once you reach Heaven. These beliefs are different that the ones that I grew up learning and still believe today. Methodists believe that one can gain holiness through the good deeds and acts of love shown to others. It is important in my religion to treat others as one would want to be treated. Methodist also does not have confession.


The Lutherans and Methodist do share the ritual of Baptism. We also share the belief in Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

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United Methodist Communications. (2011). Retrieved February 19, 2012, from Our Wesleyan Theological Heritage: http://www.umc.org/site/c.lwL4KnN1LtH/b.2310047/k.4669/Our_Wesleyan_Theological_Heritage.htm

Jilani. (2010, August 7). DifferenceBetween.net. Retrieved February 19, 2012, from Difference Between Lutheran and Methodist: http://www.differencebetween.net/language/difference-between-lutheran-and-methodist/

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