Do all Protestants accept the Trinity?

Answer by  silli586 (1103)

No, not all Protestants accept the Trinity, even though it is discussed many times in the Bible itself. Most do, however.

Answer by  ZNO (49)

No. Some Protestants hold that the doctrine was introduced into Christianity in error in the 4th century by Constantine. Some are binitarians, believing that the Holy Spirit is not a person, but an extension of the Father. Some believe that there are 3 distinct persons, although they work in unity.

Answer by  MelindaS (1694)

Yes, orthodox Protestants believe in the triune God. There are sects and cults which deny the Trinity; however, mainline Protestant denominations -- for example, Baptists, Episcopalians, and Methodists -- all believe in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Answer by  Robgea (125)

All traditional protestant groups accept the idea of the trinity. Only relatively recently (the last two hundred years) have religious groups begun to question the trinity. Groups like the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormons) and certain Pentecostals reject the idea of the trinity, but these groups are not usually considered traditional "protestants".

Answer by  tamkees (3203)

Belief in the Trinity is not necessary to be a Christian; however, most, but not all, mainline Protestants accept the view of three distinct beings making up one triune God.

Answer by  elynne (1153)

As an ordained protestant ministry, I acknolwdge that their may be some individual believers that deny the trinity. But to be a true christian, you MUST believe in the Trinity

Answer by  Kurt (4579)

The concept of the trinity ( Father, Son and Holy Spirit ) is a standard tenet of faith of almost all Protestant denominations.

Answer by  lonelywolf (2117)

It depends on the type of Protestant. The conservative, evangelical, and/or fundamentalist types of Protestants clearly do. Some outlier groups like Jehovah Witnesses don't, but there are some who don't consider them to be truly protestant. The more liberal, mainline Protestant sects are more varied - some do and some don't (though most prefer to avoid the question if possible).