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Founded by Jesus (St Peter)
Split from the Roman Catholic because of a religious disagreement and political conflicts. -
Founded by King Henry
Split from the Roman Catholic because Pope Clement VII refused to approve the annulment of Henry's marriage to Catherine of Aragon. -
Founded by Roger Williams
Split from the Church of England because they believed church membership should be voluntary and that only believers should be baptised. -
Founded by Martin Luther
Split from the Roman Catholic because Martin Luther denounced the Catholic sale of indulgences. -
Founded by John Wesley
Split from the Church of England because Wesley was not a bishop, his ordination of Coke and the others was not recognised by the Church of England. -
Founded by a union of three churches, the Congregational Union of Australia, the Methodist Church of Australasia and the Presbyterian Church of Australia. -
Founded by John Calvin
Split from the Church of England because the Presbyterians were opposed to the hierarchy and religious teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. -
Founded by Brian Houston and Bobbie Houston.