2006-07-21 09:29:52 · 24 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
If you haven't, please include the name of your denomination.
2006-07-21 09:46:09 · update #1
Probably the majority of any people in a given faith inherit their denomination from their parents. Sometimes they put it on hold for a while, then brush it back off when they have kids.
And of course there is the normal falling-away as someone enters the age of reason, looks at their childs-view of religion, and decides its not complete. Sometimes they confuse that childs-view with the religion itself that they don't know as an adult yet, so they throw it out and change to something significantly unlike it.
2006-07-21 09:34:14 · answer #1 · answered by Rjmail 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am a christian and currently I go to a non-denominational christian church but I also attend a presbyterian church though I do not agree with some of their ideas such as pre-destination.
But if you are trying to find where you would fit in best I just suggest going around and trying out different churches or different denominations.... but make sure you try out more than one of each denomination because not all churches are the same even though they belong to the same denomination....
GOOD LUCK.
2006-07-21 16:37:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My church doesn't have a denomination, which is also a possibility. I see my beliefs and my label as a christian as just a relationship with God/Jesus. As long as I love Him, and as long as I follow guidance from Him, then hopefully I'll be able to make the right choices in life. So...I guess I can't really answer your question, but just wanted to point out that not every christian can be placed under any particular denomination.
2006-07-21 16:37:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I grew up going to a United Methodist church,.. and I like how it takes the Bible more literally where it's supposed to be, as compared to some of the other denominations, though I wouldn't have a problem going to, say, a Baptist church for a Sunday service or two.
2006-07-21 16:35:04 · answer #4 · answered by smartee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I grew up traditional ELCA Lutheran. It was an aging congregation though (over half the church was past retirement age) and I felt no connection there. There was no one my age. Now, I am going to a contemporary Presbyterian church, and it is much more interesting, and there are actually people my age in the youth group. Then again, I'm headed off for school next year, so I don't know where I will be come this fall.
2006-07-21 17:08:11 · answer #5 · answered by consumingfire783 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I chose what I did because it lines up with Scripture from a Hebrew perspective since that is the perspective by which much of the Bible is written. Many "Christian" religions have a foundation based on one scripture, often times taken out of context and ignoring other scriptures that don't fit the model built on that one scripture or ignoring scripture that they just don't understand or cannot explain. I don't believe the lie that all scripture is not meant to be understood, God does not do anything in vain- it either agree and flows together and one point is just as important as another or the whole thing falls on itself. I believe that it agrees and flows together and though I do not understand it all, I believe that I need to be involved in a church that is ever growing and learning and studying rather than one that thinks they have it all figured out and they are going to spoon feed it to you.
2006-07-21 16:37:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was taken to Calvary Chapel about ten years ago. They are not a denominational church. I have stayed there because I like that all they do is teach the bible. Every single day.
Before I started going there, I had never studied the bible. I've been in bible study for ten years. My life has changed.
2006-07-21 16:54:51 · answer #7 · answered by christian_lady_2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We believe what we're told to believe. Most if not all religion is brain-washing that starts from a need for security but functions as a cultural glue. We all, by many means (church, school, upbringing, etc.), are brainwashed to some extent. I'm a Christian because Christ is the embodiment of love.
2006-07-21 16:50:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was asked by a friend into this denomination. After several visits, i knew this was a very literal, Strict Biblical interpretation kinda place, and have never looked back since.
2006-07-21 16:32:49 · answer #9 · answered by nicenerddude 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think most are born into it. You are baptised Christian at birth or an early age. Some change after they become adults. I am a Catholic from birth, and although there are many problems with the Church, I wouldn't change my religion. Not even to Christian.
2006-07-21 16:35:43 · answer #10 · answered by Raymond 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋