Länsikristillistä
Länsikristillistä refers to Western Christianity, the branch of Christianity that developed primarily in the Latin-speaking western Roman Empire and its successor states. It includes Roman Catholicism, Protestantism, and Eastern traditions that have come under the influence of the West. The term is used in Finnish contexts to distinguish these traditions from the Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox churches.
Key theological characteristics of länsikristillistä are the veneration of the Pope as the supreme earthly authority,
Historically, länsikristillistä has shaped European social, cultural, and political life. The Catholic Church dominated medieval Europe
Länsikristillistä maintains distinct biblical interpretations, liturgical practices, and ecclesiastical structures compared with Eastern Christianity. Its historical