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In a few other threads on several of the boards, questions about different denominations have come up. I thought it might be interesting to talk about that here. Starting with a poll to see what's represented here, and then maybe some discussion (again, let's keep it respectful, I'll try on my end not to be insulting to others).
As I've said elsewhere, I think it's wonderful that there are a lot of different denominations. A thousand years ago, there was only "one game in town" (for Christians), and if anyone tried to challenge the doctrines of that One Church, they would get killed. I'm glad we don't have that any more!
I think God appreciates that there are different ways to worship Him. I like to think of it like a radio station. He doesn't listen to country-n-western all day. Sometimes he likes to hear the pop station, or hip-hop, or classical, or whatever. As long as we're all praising God, I think that's what's important.
That is not to say that I think we're all right, and "right doctrine" doesn't really matter. Of course I think it does matter, or I wouldn't be so ... erm, how should I say ... vocal about what I believe is right doctrine. It matters, but I think we can take it too far, if we let those differences divide us too much. Sometimes we have to put down the gloves and say, "Yes, I think you're wrong, but I love you, and you and I are both worshiping the same God. Let us do so in unity."
Does that make sense?
As I've said elsewhere, I think it's wonderful that there are a lot of different denominations. A thousand years ago, there was only "one game in town" (for Christians), and if anyone tried to challenge the doctrines of that One Church, they would get killed. I'm glad we don't have that any more!
I think God appreciates that there are different ways to worship Him. I like to think of it like a radio station. He doesn't listen to country-n-western all day. Sometimes he likes to hear the pop station, or hip-hop, or classical, or whatever. As long as we're all praising God, I think that's what's important.
That is not to say that I think we're all right, and "right doctrine" doesn't really matter. Of course I think it does matter, or I wouldn't be so ... erm, how should I say ... vocal about what I believe is right doctrine. It matters, but I think we can take it too far, if we let those differences divide us too much. Sometimes we have to put down the gloves and say, "Yes, I think you're wrong, but I love you, and you and I are both worshiping the same God. Let us do so in unity."
Does that make sense?