Denominations.
Mainline Christian denominations in the USA are shown here. Generally, denominations labeled as “liberal/false” support gay marriage and abortions, support Palestine over Israel, interpret the Bible figuratively rather than literally (in its correct genre), and/or are Pentecostal. This is not an exhaustive list, but it covers the main denominations.
Denominations in the American Religious Experience by Robert Godfrey (video + transcript)
U.S. religious groups and their political leanings by Pew Research (article)
Anglican Church in North America (website)
The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (website)
Presbyterian Church of America (website) - the conservative branch of Presbyterians
Presbyterian Church of USA - Known as the PCUSA (webpage)- the liberal, heretical branch of Presbyterians. This page explains their downfall.
Southern Baptist Convention (website)
Denominations by Christianity in View (article) - Unlike the Roman Catholic Church, where the Pope and his Bishops interpret scripture, Protestantism encourages ‘Private Interpretation’ of scripture by the individual. As a direct result, differing denominational groups have emerged, each holding distinctive doctrines.
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