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But what does non denominational mean in practice?
Does anything go in interpretation?
For example the eucharist. There are five flavours all the way from "real flesh and blood" to "only symbolic" .
Yet it can only be one thing. To regard it as "only symbolic" if it is "real presence" is profanity itself. So how does "non denominational" address the profound differences in theology on a very wide range of issues?
Does anything go in interpretation?
For example the eucharist. There are five flavours all the way from "real flesh and blood" to "only symbolic" .
Yet it can only be one thing. To regard it as "only symbolic" if it is "real presence" is profanity itself. So how does "non denominational" address the profound differences in theology on a very wide range of issues?
So is nondenominational the way to go? I think so. I was reading this today about how things are going in the US: http://endtimeheadlines.org/2015/04/8-reasons-christians-are-leaving-denominational-churches/
We need more nondenominational churches here in the UK, currently we don't have one in my city if we did and it was a good one I would probably attend. This link covers eight reasons why nondenominational churches are more popular in the US but I think the top reason is doctrine, denominations are usually infected with the doctrine of man which is often in conflict with God's word and the older the denomination the more of man has crept into it IMO - the Roman Catholic and Anglican churches being prime examples here in the UK.
Those of you from from the US and Canada might like to add what is going on in their most established denominations, this would be of interest to me and perhaps others not familiar with what is going on the other side of the Atlantic! From what I read here and on facebook it would seem that the biggest step away from God and His word is the acceptance of homosexuality with some even willing to perform same sex "marriages" in the US.
Here in Britain it's all about "bums on pews" with established churches adopting the mindset of liberalism "pulling 'em in", the idea that if the Bible is too unpalatable then "soften" it to apply to today's liberal-thinking culture. In fact the opposite being the truth, this idea is simply not working. Strong Bible-believing churches are the ones flourishing here.
I have covered just one topic of debate here on this thread but the link covers eight reasons why nondenominational is the way to go. All comments posted below whether in agreement or not would be appreciated. God bless.
We need more nondenominational churches here in the UK, currently we don't have one in my city if we did and it was a good one I would probably attend. This link covers eight reasons why nondenominational churches are more popular in the US but I think the top reason is doctrine, denominations are usually infected with the doctrine of man which is often in conflict with God's word and the older the denomination the more of man has crept into it IMO - the Roman Catholic and Anglican churches being prime examples here in the UK.
Those of you from from the US and Canada might like to add what is going on in their most established denominations, this would be of interest to me and perhaps others not familiar with what is going on the other side of the Atlantic! From what I read here and on facebook it would seem that the biggest step away from God and His word is the acceptance of homosexuality with some even willing to perform same sex "marriages" in the US.
Here in Britain it's all about "bums on pews" with established churches adopting the mindset of liberalism "pulling 'em in", the idea that if the Bible is too unpalatable then "soften" it to apply to today's liberal-thinking culture. In fact the opposite being the truth, this idea is simply not working. Strong Bible-believing churches are the ones flourishing here.
I have covered just one topic of debate here on this thread but the link covers eight reasons why nondenominational is the way to go. All comments posted below whether in agreement or not would be appreciated. God bless.