Protestantism
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Protestantism is a sect of Christianity founded by German theologian Martin Luther. Protestantism forms the dominant religion in the following countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Namibia, Nauru, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South Africa, Swaziland, Sweden, Tonga, Tuvalu, and the United Kingdom. 9.22% of the world's population is Protestant, while 27% of all Christians are Protestant.
The Five Solas summarize the Protestant theology:
Solus Christus: Christ alone. Sola scriptura: Scripture alone. Sola fide: Faith alone. Sola gratia: Grace alone. Soli Deo gloria: Glory to God alone.
