Metaphysical & New Age. Protestant?
Greek Orthodox. Protestant?
Russian Orthodox. Protestant?
Unitarian. Protestant?
Scientology. Protestant?
Christian Science. Protestant?
(Just to mention a few "Churches")
Oh Al! You poor man. I'm afraid you are becoming dotty in your old age.
I think there may be a bit of confusion over what a ‘Protestant’ is. The Reformation was not a move away from scripture, but a call to return to it as the primary and in some ways sole source of Christianity. (Feel free to correct me if you believe I’m wrong on this, but explain why)
Groups that seek to ‘rewrite’ or create their ‘own’ Bible are not Protestant. I would question whether they should be called ‘Christian’, since a Christian is a follower of Jesus Christ, and groups which seek to add/change His teachings are no longer following Jesus, but rather their own leader/prophets, etc.
They have every right to exist and people have every legal right to follow whatever religion they choose, but if a group does not follow Christ, it is strange and in many ways deceitful for them to seek to use His name.
Reg, I understand your point that ‘not Catholic’ does not automatically = Protestant, but many of the groups you cite should not be considered ‘Christian’.
In the end though, is it the ‘denomination’ that we belong to which determines our salvation, or is it our knowing and being known by Christ, and our willing acceptance of Him as Lord and Saviour?
BTW ... you're older.