Scenarios about 'protestantism'

Protestantism refers to the diverse group of Christian denominations that emerged from the 16th century Reformation movement, which challenged the authority and practices of the Roman Catholic Church. Led by reformers like Martin Luther and John Calvin, it emphasized principles such as salvation by faith alone, the authority of scripture over church tradition, and the priesthood of all believers. In alternate history scenarios, different outcomes of Protestant movements could dramatically reshape European power structures, colonial expansion patterns, and the development of modern concepts of religious freedom and secular governance.