Kassatic Reformed Church
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The Kassatic Reformed Church (in Kassatic: Kassatische Hervormde Kerk or KHK) is traditionally the largest denomination among Kassatic Cruisians.
History
The KHK was one of many churches resulting from the Kassatic Reformation, which was started in 1033 by Desiderius and, somewhat later, influenced by the teachings of Magnus Luker. In 1089, emperor Max XIV started a repression of the Reformed, leading to a revolution and finally a civil war, called 'the Uprising'. When this conflict came to an end in 1103, the Kassatic Reformed Church had became the official state religion and remained so until 1312.
Theology
During the First Synod of Linberg in 1103, three doctrinal statements called the Three Statements of Unity were decided upon. The central issue in these statements, and subsequently in KHK theology, is the emphasis on Man as incapable of obtaining salvation by himself; God alone is the initiator at every stage of salvation, including the formation of faith and every decision to follow Cruis. This doctrine was reconfirmed during the Second Synod of Linberg (1141), which rejected a more positive view on human nature; this gave rise to one of the earliest schisms in the KHK, as it led to the more liberal Kassatic Protestant Church (Kassatic: Kassatische Protestantse Kerk or KPK). In the 1300's, the church became more liberal theologically, which led to many schisms. Nonetheless, the Kassatic Reformed Church still is the largest denomination in Kassaten, with a following of about 15 percent of the population.
Controversies
After the split with the KPK, the KHK has undergone numerous other schisms, especially as it developed itself in a more liberal way after 1300. Many more orthodox and locally oriented churches came into existence throughout Kassaten as a result.
