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In general, Janey, the answer is no. The protestant churches are all separate. I can't speak for other denomination, but my own is governed by a 'synod', a sort of legislative body comprised of representatives of the different churches. I think this sort of more conciliar governance is typical of protestant churches, though.
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"Die Deutschen meinen, daß die Kraft sich in Härte und Grausamkeit offenbaren müsse, sie unterwerfen sich dann gerne und mit Bewunderung:[...]. Daß es Kraft giebt in der Milde und Stille, das glauben sie nicht leicht."
"The Germans believe that power must reveal itself in hardness and cruelty and then submit themselves gladly and with admiration[...]. They do not believe readily that there is power in meekness and calm."
-- Friedrich Nietzsche
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