Question

unit 1 quiz
which statement describes a difference between the beliefs of catholicism and protestantism?
only catholicism promotes faith alone to achieve eternal salvation.
only protestants promote faith and good works to achieve eternal salvation.
only catholics recognize the authority of the pope.
only protestants believe that mass should be said in latin and the bible should not be translated for the ordinary people to read themselves.

Explanation:

Catholicism has a hierarchical structure with the Pope as its leader, while Protestantism emerged in opposition to some Catholic practices and does not recognize the Pope's authority. Protestants generally believe in salvation by faith alone (sola fide), while Catholics believe in a combination of faith and good works. Also, Protestants often translated the Bible into vernacular languages for the laity to read, unlike the historical practice in Catholicism of using Latin in masses and limiting Bible - access in non - vernacular forms.

Answer:

C. Only Catholics recognize the authority of the Pope.