The Presbyterian Church stemmed from the Church of Scotland and the church of Scotland is one of the major religious institutes, so I am sure there are many.
Presbyterians celebrate 2 sacraments - Baptism and Holy Communion.
No
2.2 Million
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In colonial America, Presbyterians settled from Maine to Georgia. The Puritans of Massachusetts and Connecticut were originally Presbyterians. They split into Congregationalists and Presbyterians. In New York and New Jersey, as many of the Dutch learned English they left the Dutch Reformed Church and became Presbyterians. Huguenot refugees from France became Presbyterians. In the South, many Scots and Scotch Irish brought Presbyterianism with them. Thus, While there were no Presbyterian colonies south of New England, there were groups of Presbyterians throughout the colonies.
I think so.
Presbyterians have only two sacraments: The Lord's Supper and Baptism. Other rites such as marriage, confirmation and ordination are important, but not regarded as sacramental.
NO. Presbyterians have nothing to do with Islamic State.
Presbyterians are a subset of Protestants, so they are Protestants. Not all Protestants are Presbyterians, however.
Infant baptism is recognized by Presbyterians.
There are an estimated 2.5 million Presbyterians in the United States. Presbyterians are considered a branch of the Calvinist churches. There are an estimated 75 million worldwide, but that also includes the Reformed and Congregational churches.
Presbyterians have organized worship services, during which the Lord's Supper is periodically celebrated. Presbyterians do not celebrate the "mass" that is celebrated in the Roman Catholic tradition.