[Biggirl]

Both are Christian churches in the family of the Christian faith.

[Dutchboy88]

"Both are Christian churches in the family of the Christian faith."

Perhaps that is your opinion.

[ebb tide]

Both are Christian churches in the family of the Christian faith.,

According to the Catholic Church, the above is a false statement.

Vatican: Protestants Not 'Sister Churches'

[Wyrd bið ful aræd]

The Lutherans aren’t a church. Only the Catholic Church and Orthodox Church are Churches (the Orthodox squeak in by merit of having a valid priesthood and sacraments).