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I am Calvinistic in my beliefs, so finding a church that is the same is improbable. Nevertheless I hold to the belief that there are others who believe the same as I do yet attend a church of a different denomination. I myself haven't actually been to church for a few months due to my busy work schedule. So I strive more so to find people of like mind and fellowship with them. But would I date an Arminian or an Amellenial? Absolutely not. Unless they weren't strong in their position and admit they aren't sure. Then I'd offer to teach them something they can be sure of. If they accept and I see fruitfulness and our beliefs begin to align, then praise The Lord! But if someone is strongly opposed to my beliefs even after they've been proven, it's time to separate myself from them because no fruit will be produced.
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There is indeed a big difference in different teachings.
Jehovas witness for example are very strict in many areas.
It may also depend on the individual also and how they live and if they are fanatical or not.
It may be a good idea to talk with him about this and what differences you have and if it would stand in way for you to have a relationship.
I had trolls on date site i was on so at least you met a real fellow.
I answer to be polite but may stop doing so.
I know who they are.
Hope you can talk about it so you know where you stand and maybe it is not a problem.
Jehovas witness for example are very strict in many areas.
It may also depend on the individual also and how they live and if they are fanatical or not.
It may be a good idea to talk with him about this and what differences you have and if it would stand in way for you to have a relationship.
I had trolls on date site i was on so at least you met a real fellow.
I answer to be polite but may stop doing so.
I know who they are.
Hope you can talk about it so you know where you stand and maybe it is not a problem.
What's important is that a person has faith in Christ and not in their particular brand of doctrine (religion). Much of what is being taught today, regardless of denomination, I would consider to be "hyper grace"; the belief that a person can be saved without desiring to set themselves apart from sinful tendencies so that they can rightfully discern God's will for their lives. I see this in all sects of "Christianity", everything from Catholicism to Reformed to Charismatics. If a person truly has Christ then in time the Holy Spirit will show them the error of their ways. However, if all they possess is religion then, even if they possess correct doctrine, they may still be headed for hell.
How can you possibly date someone you can't trust?
How can you possibly date someone you can't trust?
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In this situation I feel not. He's poking fun @ calvinist tendencies (certainly not all, but in my experience) to try and convert everyone to calvinism, while lowering the value of things like unity and cooperating with other churches. (I go to a calvinist church for what it's worth)
I think we are one in Christ - but there are some practical things to keep in mind - will the differences in belief cause problems later?
Also Seventh Day Adventists are not a cult - have a look at their beliefs - their ones on the ten commandments are slightly unorthodox & they are annihilationist, but I would happily date one provided there weren't other problems.
I think we are one in Christ - but there are some practical things to keep in mind - will the differences in belief cause problems later?
Also Seventh Day Adventists are not a cult - have a look at their beliefs - their ones on the ten commandments are slightly unorthodox & they are annihilationist, but I would happily date one provided there weren't other problems.
First of all, let me begin by saying, I really don't bear ill-will toward anyone, and these are simply my thoughts and feelings on the matter.
I believe that all denominations which follow Christ (as the Son of God/Incarnate) are 'Christian'. (Yes, that includes things like Catholicism, Mormonism, etc)
Now, that said, there are a few denoms that trouble me from certain standpoints (such as LDS, JW, and one or two others), and I would most likely refuse to be in a romantic relationship with anyone from said beliefs. Now, it's not that I'm completely against them, because I know there's a lot of good that comes from them as well as what ills or faults I may find, but I"m not completely for them, either.
Nonetheless, I wouldn't date said affiliations. I would probably date someone who was Catholic, but unfortunately, they're not too fond of inter-denominational marriages. That said, I really don't entirely care what denomination you belong to (as far as mainline protestant, messianic, or non-denom churches), but your attitude, beliefs, feelings, actions, thoughts, words, and all else-wise mean a great deal to me. Not just anyone is going to be 'my other half'. We need to be better for being together, IMO.
The real problem here is compromise or resolve. What's an issue that you can't overlook vs one which might not be such a big deal? This counts for any affiliations or systems, religious or non. Patience, Tolerance, Forgiveness, Humility, and much more...all would be needed (and are need anyway...) in great portions to make a marriage which someone who stood ''in a different camp' (so to speak) from you, work.
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You are confusing ridicule and slander. From a legalistic standpoint, slander would be if Tintin told people with no satirical intent that you were embezzling money from your job, leading to your firing and unjustified prosecution. (If he wrote about it, it would be libel instead of slander.) Telling flat-out lies about a person with no satirical intent is slander.
Tintin didn't use your name. He didn't make a false accusation with the intent of malice or harm. From a legalistic standpoint, which would make the most sense for you, no slander has occurred here.
And that's also how you subtly poke a little more fun. *puts Ammi in a headlock and gives him a noogie*
Tintin didn't use your name. He didn't make a false accusation with the intent of malice or harm. From a legalistic standpoint, which would make the most sense for you, no slander has occurred here.
And that's also how you subtly poke a little more fun. *puts Ammi in a headlock and gives him a noogie*
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I'm from this church: Welcome They are Pentecostal. So I conciser myself Pentecostal. For me it's really just translates to "serious about your faith Christians" because seriously, our pastor doesn't play around. Uh-uh.
Err...well...I guess I can't say he's my pastor anymore... I haven't been there in 6 months...My spirit hasn't been fed in quite the same way it used to. I go to Springs of Life now but it cancelled their evening service so it gets hard to go every week :c And the pastor isn't as spiritually mature. I mean he's trying, which is great he has the makings of a great pastor but I believe he needs more direction. Yah.
Err...well...I guess I can't say he's my pastor anymore... I haven't been there in 6 months...My spirit hasn't been fed in quite the same way it used to. I go to Springs of Life now but it cancelled their evening service so it gets hard to go every week :c And the pastor isn't as spiritually mature. I mean he's trying, which is great he has the makings of a great pastor but I believe he needs more direction. Yah.
I attend a non-denom church, and my boyfriend's church is a denomination that I had never heard of prior to meeting him. This prompted an intense season of "research", which I've written about elsewhere on this site, but that's another story.
We were both marriage-minded from the start, so I asked myself several questions, including:
- if we were to marry, could we agree wholeheartedly on one particular house of worship to attend?
- if we were to marry and have children, would I be comfortable with him teaching his beliefs to our children?
I believe answering these questions sooner rather than later can save a lot of confusion and heartache further down the road. I know we're both glad we did!
We were both marriage-minded from the start, so I asked myself several questions, including:
- if we were to marry, could we agree wholeheartedly on one particular house of worship to attend?
- if we were to marry and have children, would I be comfortable with him teaching his beliefs to our children?
I believe answering these questions sooner rather than later can save a lot of confusion and heartache further down the road. I know we're both glad we did!
for me? and heck. maybe no one cares what i think. but.
as long as a believer has a relationship with God in which they are receiving input from the Holy Spirit and from God and striving to put it into practice, there's a lot of forgivable doctrinal disputes that aren't that big of a deal. then of course. there are others that are simply non negotiable. i dated a baptist guy. sweet as all get out but the way he was raised was way more religion than relationship.
he didn't actually KNOW God. he wanted to. and he was open to it. and he believed. but it wasn't the same as someone with a living relationship with God. if the person is open to truth, their hearts will speak as such and it may feel right even if the name of their denomination isn't the same as yours.
some denom's are cultish in their beliefs. and you gotta be on the lookout for that.
i tried never to give myself a denominational title for that reason. but at this moment i think labels are the least of our worries. our hearts speak.
as long as a believer has a relationship with God in which they are receiving input from the Holy Spirit and from God and striving to put it into practice, there's a lot of forgivable doctrinal disputes that aren't that big of a deal. then of course. there are others that are simply non negotiable. i dated a baptist guy. sweet as all get out but the way he was raised was way more religion than relationship.
he didn't actually KNOW God. he wanted to. and he was open to it. and he believed. but it wasn't the same as someone with a living relationship with God. if the person is open to truth, their hearts will speak as such and it may feel right even if the name of their denomination isn't the same as yours.
some denom's are cultish in their beliefs. and you gotta be on the lookout for that.
i tried never to give myself a denominational title for that reason. but at this moment i think labels are the least of our worries. our hearts speak.
