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I am not heavily into denominations. But i, and many others, do not accept Catholics as Christians.
I think this is too broad a question though. But the more into their own denomination a person is, the more likely they are to reject another denomination. Yet some pick denominational titles for themselves because it's an easy way to convey their doctrines, but are not caught up in denominations as a whole.
So, really, as in so many things, it comes down to the individual, rather than a group.
I think this is too broad a question though. But the more into their own denomination a person is, the more likely they are to reject another denomination. Yet some pick denominational titles for themselves because it's an easy way to convey their doctrines, but are not caught up in denominations as a whole.
So, really, as in so many things, it comes down to the individual, rather than a group.
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Not everything listed on this page are Christian organizations, the bulk of them are not, but if you just want a list of organizations that claim to be Christian churches, then this would be fairly comprehensive.
List of Christian denominations - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia <-- click
In the United States, it depends on where you are as to which is most common.
Again, not all churches on the map are Christian churches.
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List of Christian denominations - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia <-- click
In the United States, it depends on where you are as to which is most common.
Again, not all churches on the map are Christian churches.
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I'm Methodist, decidedly. I also am comfortable and allied with any who follow Christ, regardless of Denom or lack thereof. I embrace our differences, and would have us work together. You don't have to lose your identity to be one body. In fact, it's staying uniquely as an eye, or foot, or stomach, that allows the entire body to work. The key is, to work, to work together, despite our difference, which most may quite possibly have been God-given. Just a thought.
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I guess I will be the one to say it...
I wish we didn't have to have denominations either. But because denominational churches have doctrinal beliefs associated with them, one knows what that churches beliefs are before you step foot in the door.
The truth is, some denominations work under a false doctrine. Scripture tells us that there will be false teachers, prophets and churches that have not the Spirit of God. Denominational labels group those churches together.
I wish we didn't have to have denominations either. But because denominational churches have doctrinal beliefs associated with them, one knows what that churches beliefs are before you step foot in the door.
The truth is, some denominations work under a false doctrine. Scripture tells us that there will be false teachers, prophets and churches that have not the Spirit of God. Denominational labels group those churches together.
In a perfect world there would be no denominations. However, in a fallen world, denominations can actually help us to be more like-minded with those in our church, and concentrate on God rather than on differences of opinion. I believe that different denominations can worship regularly within themselves, and still come together in a community for the common purpose of serving and worshiping the Lord, and making his name known to all.
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Not everything listed on this page are Christian organizations, the bulk of them are not, but if you just want a list of organizations that claim to be Christian churches, then this would be fairly comprehensive.
List of Christian denominations - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia <-- click
In the United States, it depends on where you are as to which is most common.
Again, not all churches on the map are Christian churches.
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List of Christian denominations - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia <-- click
In the United States, it depends on where you are as to which is most common.
Again, not all churches on the map are Christian churches.
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The map is kinda interesting,although I live in Maine & I can tell you that in the 10yrs I've lived here,I've only met 4 Catholics & 2 of them were homosexual men. I've met mainly atheists & pagan...roughly 75% of the people I've spoken to about religion or their beliefs. I know of a few lutheran & methodists churches in the area & I've seen only 1 non-denom the whole time I've lived here.
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1) It's not taking in to consideration atheism, or non-religious, or non-"christian"... it's also dated 2000. American culture has dramatically changed since 2000. It's also based on how many are in the congregations/adhere to said group.
Example:
if the county has a population of ten
there are 5 protestant churches
1 catholic church
P1:1
P2:1
P3:1
P4:2
P5:2
C1:3
There are far fewer Catholics than protestants, but because the protesants are split the Catholics get the county.
Example:
if the county has a population of ten
there are 5 protestant churches
1 catholic church
P1:1
P2:1
P3:1
P4:2
P5:2
C1:3
There are far fewer Catholics than protestants, but because the protesants are split the Catholics get the county.
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Many people will say, "Why do we need denominations? Can't we all just agree on the Bible?"
i think that line of thinking really misses a reality.
Every reader of the Bible interprets and systematizes the scripture they read.
The denominations come from differences in interpretations, and systematization of the Bible we all read.
Now some may say, "Well I don't sysematize the Bible when I read and interpret it."
To those I'd say, "Oh really?"
It would be impossible to come up with any coherent concrete belief if you didn't read, interpret and systematize. You can't figure out what the Bible says unless you figure out how all the verses fit together. Even those who deny this, in fact do it! I've actually found that those who deny doing this the most, are the ones who have the MOST dogmatic systematizations of the Bible.
So basically. we have denominations because we read, interpret and systematize the Bible differently. Denominations serve a good and an evil. It allows us to keep away from movements that are clearly wrong. But the evil is that they can cause us to break fellowship with those who agree on the core essentials.
i think that line of thinking really misses a reality.
Every reader of the Bible interprets and systematizes the scripture they read.
The denominations come from differences in interpretations, and systematization of the Bible we all read.
Now some may say, "Well I don't sysematize the Bible when I read and interpret it."
To those I'd say, "Oh really?"
It would be impossible to come up with any coherent concrete belief if you didn't read, interpret and systematize. You can't figure out what the Bible says unless you figure out how all the verses fit together. Even those who deny this, in fact do it! I've actually found that those who deny doing this the most, are the ones who have the MOST dogmatic systematizations of the Bible.
So basically. we have denominations because we read, interpret and systematize the Bible differently. Denominations serve a good and an evil. It allows us to keep away from movements that are clearly wrong. But the evil is that they can cause us to break fellowship with those who agree on the core essentials.
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So what's the core belief? The ecumenical creeds? Nicene creed? Apostle's Creed? I've read on this thread and others that Catholics aren't Christian but the church is based on these creeds. Here's Apostle's Creed:[h=2]The Apostles' Creed[/h]
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.
And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary; suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic* Church, the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
So are these the core beliefs? Are these the essentials? I promise I'm not asking in defiance but rather would like to know what it is that separates a Catholic from the Christian?
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.
And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary; suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic* Church, the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
So are these the core beliefs? Are these the essentials? I promise I'm not asking in defiance but rather would like to know what it is that separates a Catholic from the Christian?
