What Denomination are you?

[spiritusvult]

"I'm with, as the Nicene creed puts it, the "one holy catholic and apostolic church", which today consists of the Roman Catholics, Greek and other nationality's Orthodox church, and the the Protestant churches."
--Gostonthenet (sorry, couldn't get the quote thing to work)

Every time I think I have an original (and of course I think it's profound) idea, I keep reading and find that, sure enough, someone else had it first and formulated it clearer and better than I had.

[Fsiphskilm]

Curious, with your constant support of the untenable position of soul sleep I would have imagined you to be with the Seventh Day Adventists.

I have no idea what Seventh Day Adventists beleive, i'd like to find out more though, just to know my similarities.

Non-denominational Christianity does not necessarily align its mission and teachings to an established denomination. In regards to a individual church it is often done to allow the church to govern themselves without interference from the policies of a regional, national or multinational organization, in regards to budgets, memberships, policies, formal standards, and public image- wikipedia

On the same token, someone needs to teach you manners - neither is likely to happen soon.

It was just some friendly advice, to loosen up, and talk normal street language that's understandable by everyone. It's one thing to be intelligent, but to constantly dish out huge words makes people think you're trying to be better than them. It gives people the idea that you're trying to put yourself high up, on an unreachable level of intelligence.

It's common curtesy to speak the language of the people when in a public place, that's all.

[Rachel]

I was raised Southern Baptist.

When we moved here to Falls Town, we bacame United Methodist. Everyone in our family except for me is now Orthodox.

Even though I go with my family to the Orthodox church and like it a lot, I guss I'm still a Baptist girl at heart.

[SnoringFrog]

I'm a Baptist.

[Syaoran]

I am Baptist as well..but I believe in Spiritual gifts..^_^

I am Baptist as well......Ya Spiritual Gifts are arownd us....for instines my Joinery Skills Is a Gift from God..

[Linksquest]

I am A pentacostal Christian. I go to Trinity Assenbly of God. I really don't like it when people are all "You have to be this, or you have to be that denomination." Denominations are in existance because different people have different preferences. I think i am first and formost a christian, and the key word is Christ. If christ is not the center of a denomination, i don't care how BIG or influencial it may be, if Jesus is not the center of attention at a certain denomination... they aren't being followers of christ.

I think also, it's an individual thing that can't be generalized. I hate it when people are all like "People part of the <insert denomination> aren't really christians." That is SO WRONG people.

Matthew 7:5
You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye.

If people are focusing on God, not only outside of church, but inside as well, people will not be noticing who is and isn't in church today, why someone is wearing certain clothing, etc.

*steps down from soapbox*

Sorry if i got carried away.

But yea... im a christian.

[Eastkun]

All I know is that I'm a protestant and I go to a non denominational church. Lol.

[LorentzForce]

Prebysterian, although I'm not too specific on which denomination to choose.

[mitsuki lover]

Right now the reason why I would lean more to the Lutheran church,if I ever
joined any denomination,over others is because they seem to be more in
line with my current theological way of thinking.
Then again one can never tell and I could simply change my mind on the
subject.

[steelbeliever]

I am incredibly Lutheran and darn proud of it! i do believe that as long as you truly, sincerely believe in Jesus Christ as your one true savior you are saved...but it helps me personally to be able to have a denomination...

[animegirl1]

i think im babtist but to me denomination doesnt matter just how strong my relationship with the lord god matters and knowing i wouldnt be the same without him

[Wild Eagle]

Traditionally, we are Anglicans (sp?), but now we don't asscociate ourselves with any denomination. We are simply followers of Christ and that's what it all boils down to right?

[Radical Dreamer]

I'm non-denominational, and I love my church! My pastor is so real..it's great! n.n I used to go to a Presbyterian church a LONG time ago, but we moved. I'm not even really familiar with what all of the denominations believe, actually. I know that protestants believe in the priesthood of all believers, and I know that catholics believe in praying to saints, but other than that...All I know is that you need a relationship with Jesus, and as long as you have that, you're fine! n.n

[holysoldier5000]

I am currently part of the Brethren Church, which is not to be confused with the “Church of the Brethrenâ€

[Rachel]

Just a little off topic, but I was wondering...what does the term protestant mean? People have told me that it means anyone who isn't Catholic and others have told me that it just means Presbyterian.

[Arnobius]

Just a little off topic, but I was wondering...what does the term protestant mean? People have told me that it means anyone who isn't Catholic and others have told me that it just means Presbyterian.

Prot·es·tant Pronunciation (prt-stnt)
n.
1. A member of a Western Christian church whose faith and practice are founded on the principles of the Reformation, especially in the acceptance of the Bible as the sole source of revelation, in justification by faith alone, and in the universal priesthood of all the believers.
2. A member of a Western Christian church adhering to the theologies of Luther, Calvin, or Zwingli.
3. One of the German princes and cities that supported the doctrines of Luther and protested against the decision of the second Diet of Speyer (1529) to enforce the Edict of Worms (1521) and deny toleration to Lutherans.
4. protestant also (pr-tstnt) One who makes a declaration or avowal.
adj.
Of or relating to Protestants or Protestantism.
[French, from German, from Latin prtestns, prtestant-, present participle of prtestr, to protest]

[GhostontheNet]

Just a little off topic, but I was wondering...what does the term protestant mean? People have told me that it means anyone who isn't Catholic and others have told me that it just means Presbyterian.

This is untrue, it is the sum total of churches that are neither Roman Catholic, nor national-based 'Orthodox' churches like the Greek Orthodox Orthodox, Byzantine Orthodox, and Russian Orthodox churches. Granted, the Presbyterian and other Calvinist churches tend to call themselves "The reformed church", though they have no more exclusive claim to being reformed than the Roman Catholics to being "one holy catholic and apostolic church" or the Greek Orthodox church to orthodoxy.

[Arnobius]

This is untrue, it is the sum total of churches that are neither Roman Catholic, nor national-based 'Orthodox' churches like the Greek Orthodox Orthodox, Byzantine Orthodox, and Russian Orthodox churches. Granted, the Presbyterian and other Calvinist churches tend to call themselves "The reformed church", though they have no more exclusive claim to being reformed than the Roman Catholics to being "one holy catholic and apostolic church" or the Greek Orthodox church to orthodoxy.

The place to debate this is Theologyweb. Statements like this seem to only result in angry retorts and locked threads. The original intent of the thread was to ask people's denominations, not to attack the beliefs of the denomination. You are free to believe as you wish. Please respect others freedom in this matter.

[GhostontheNet]

The place to debate this is Theologyweb. Statements like this seem to only result in angry retorts and locked threads. The original intent of the thread was to ask people's denominations, not to attack the beliefs of the denomination. You are free to believe as you wish. Please respect others freedom in this matter.

You've misinterpreted what I said, what I said is that key ingredients of these names are not exclusive to the groups that take them into their names. What I denied is that "protestant" means simply the Presbyterian church.

[Arnobius]

You've misinterpreted what I said, what I said is that key ingredients of these names are not exclusive to the groups that take them into their names. What I denied is that "protestant" means simply the Presbyterian church.

If you had just said that, it would be fine, but your mentioning of particular denominations is potentially disruptive, since some members of the denominations do believe what they do regarding their names on 'orthodoxy', 'catholic' and 'reformed', and it reflects in their theology. You may disagree, but I think this is where a respectful silence is needed unless you go to forum like Theologyweb. As I said, this is a thread of people stating their denominations, and I think comments that seem to make judgements like that do not fit in with the Mission Statement of CAA.

Theology Debates - These are strongly discouraged on these forums, due to their destructive effect on the community. If you want to discuss such things, we recommend that you check out TheologyWeb.

[Fsiphskilm]

I'm Going to Church Tomorrow for the 1st time, all by myself!

W00t! Finally!

http://www.ChurchintheSon.com

My buddy from New Zealand took me there to show me, I liked it and so now I'm going for the 1st time by myself. I'm just happy i get to have a church to go to. All my life I haven't had a chance.

[Mr. Rogers]

i've been to a catholic church, pentecostal church, presbyterian church, visited a couple non-denominational churches, and now i go to a non-denominational charismatic church. my theology is based mostly off of john calvin and charles spurgeon and i'm probably a baptist if i had to associate myself with a denomination, but i also believe alot of stuff from the charismatic church. really though, i'm just a christian

[Mr. SmartyPants]

I'm Going to Church Tomorrow for the 1st time, all by myself!

W00t! Finally!

http://www.ChurchintheSon.com

My buddy from New Zealand took me there to show me, I liked it and so now I'm going for the 1st time by myself. I'm just happy i get to have a church to go to. All my life I haven't had a chance.

dude! Looks like the got an awesome youth group! Def check that out XD

reminds me of my youth group... with their... outdated pictures and stuff

I love my youth group XD

[Linksquest]

I'm Going to Church Tomorrow for the 1st time, all by myself!

W00t! Finally!

http://www.ChurchintheSon.com

My buddy from New Zealand took me there to show me, I liked it and so now I'm going for the 1st time by myself. I'm just happy i get to have a church to go to. All my life I haven't had a chance.

That's awsome volt! i hope you have a great time there and can make lots of new buddies! ^^

[Fsiphskilm]

Why do I feel like I posted this already?

I slept In, so I missed the Sunday 1pm service
I shall go Tuesday

[mitsuki lover]

To clear things up,I am not a Lutheran nor was I raised such.The reason
why I would even consider the Lutheran denomination IF I ever switched
is quite frankly the fact that I liked the way that ELCA in their national
convention was able to act in a Christian manner regarding the whole
Gay thing and agree to a gentleman's agreement to agree to disagree.



Too often denominations end up in fighting ending up in unChristian
divisiviness.

[GhostontheNet]

If you had just said that, it would be fine, but your mentioning of particular denominations is potentially disruptive, since some members of the denominations do believe what they do regarding their names on 'orthodoxy', 'catholic' and 'reformed', and it reflects in their theology. You may disagree, but I think this is where a respectful silence is needed unless you go to forum like Theologyweb. As I said, this is a thread of people stating their denominations, and I think comments that seem to make judgements like that do not fit in with the Mission Statement of CAA.

Of course their names reflect upon their theology, because in general what one picks for a group name reflects the things they highly value. That does not mean that their theologies exclusively have the concepts in their names, which was my point in the beginning to not let there be confusion.

[Arnobius]

Of course their names reflect upon their theology, because in general what one picks for a group name reflects the things they highly value. That does not mean that their theologies exclusively have the concepts in their names, which was my point in the beginning to not let there be confusion.

Granted, the Presbyterian and other Calvinist churches tend to call themselves "The reformed church", though they have no more exclusive claim to being reformed than the Roman Catholics to being "one holy catholic and apostolic church" or the Greek Orthodox church to orthodoxy.

I see. That clarifies matters.

You may wish to be more precise on phrasing then, as it initially appeared to be a disdainful comment on those who believed these things about theirselves.

[GhostontheNet]

I see. That clarifies matters.

You may wish to be more precise on phrasing then, as it initially appeared to be a disdainful comment on those who believed these things about theirselves.

Well, putting things in quotes always carries the risk of perception of being sarcastic or not being sarcastic. Today on Theology Web Paltalk I sarcastically repeated the accusation that orthodox preterism is a heresy as "our heresy" and got an objective response as if I was serious, and here I was interpreted as sarcastic when I wasn't - this is the danger of language sometimes. If you can think of a way I could have done my original wording in the same space better, don't hesitate to post or P.M. it to help in my sometimes impaired ability to speak my own language.

[Little T-chan]

Umm....my church is Assemblies of God.