What Christian denominations (or non-denominations) do you consider to be 'counterfeit' Christianity?

Question

There are many different groups who 'claim to be Christian' yet, by their practices --- You'd never say it.

Which ones do you consider to be "faux Christianity"? (As far as your definition of Christianity is concerned, i mean - not mine.)

Crusader: You are VERY right. I also believe there are true Christians within alot of the mainstream 'sects' of Christianity...however, like you I tend to dissagree with idea that SOME of these 'sects' should be considered Christianity.

Very valid point 'Denell' ~~~ God Bless.

Answer 1

I believe there are saved Christians in almost every denomination. That's a dicey question though since as soon as you name a denomination, they will swarm you like mad.

The ones that I have the most trouble with are:

Roman Catholics: basically, a big cult. Many of the sacraments, the entire priesthood structure, Purgatory, indulgences, saint worship, and Mary worship (many even believe that she is equal to Christ in redemptive power - don't remember Jesus saying that the way to the Father was through me and mom).

LDS: I have a lot of Mormon friends and many are quite devout believers in Jesus but if you read the God Makers, you will find out a lot about the Mormon church that will make your blood freeze. Many Mormons don't even know these things.

Methodists: Again, I know many wonderful, devout Methodists, but the church has become quite left-wing lately and many of them reject the idea of Christ as Messiah. That is when you know a church or sect is probably doomed. To a lesser extent, the other mainline church denominations: Lutheran, Presbyterian, and Anglican also seem headed in this direction.

Jehovah's Witness: another cult.

I know I'll be attacked for generalizing but as I've tried to explain I think there are true believers in most all denominations (except when joking with my Lutheran extended family members) and there are unbelievers who attempt to divide the believers out there in virtually every denomination. We all haggle over the specifics of what "true" Christianity is and lose focus on what matters: preaching Christ's love to the world.

Answer 2

If you can't read it in the bible, why believe it? Why are there so many religons is a better question. History teaches that every religon was created by man, started in different places, and started at different times. Let's take Baptist as an example. It was started by John Smith, in England, in 1606. Methodist, John Wesly, London, 1739. The list contiunes to grow! Why? Because everyone wants to serve God the way they want to. In other words, when someone disagrees about something, they want to go out and make a church to fill their wants. Am I making sense? To make it so easy for us, why don't we just listen to God and follow the way He wants us to serve him. He has provided it in his word, the Bible. From the old to the new testament, we do not read about the religions we here today. Romans 16:16 says,"Salute one another with a holy kiss. The churches of Christ salutes you." Well, how do I know that this is the right one? The bible only speaks of on person promising to even build a church, Christ. Matthew 16:18,"And I say unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock, I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail aginst it." In Isaiah 2:2-3 it talks about how the Lord's house will come and many will go to it and learn God's ways. I haven't been able to find any other church able to prove this much evidence or more of why the church they attend is the right one. Have you?

Answer 3

Many of them are and individually in all denominations. The Catholics don't get it at all. They would rather pray to Mary which has no Biblical reasoning behind it at all than to go to the source (God) which we have access to through Jesus.

Then there are all protestant denominations that practice things that aren't consistent with scripture such as having women and gay pastors and others that say things like the virgin birth really couldn't have happened. If you pick and choose what you believe then it's really no longer faith.

Answer 4

Catholic, Episcopal, Mormon (all), Unity, Unitarian, Holiness Jesus only (oneness), Harvest Church, Word of Faith, Jehovah's Witness, Branch Davidians, Kansas City Prophets, Vineyard churches, Christian Science, Church of Scientology, there are others-i can not remember all.

Answer 5

Any Christian who does not sincerely try to follow the word of the God AND/OR believe in the Trinity is a false Christian by my Bible.

The key word is try. We all fail. But, we resolve to try harder next time

Answer 6

The one true Church is Christs Church , there is no denomination . God does not like the separation of the people , we are supposed to be like minded

Answer 7

If they do not put Jesus Christ first and worship Idols and claim they can get into heaven with out him .THEN THEY ARE WRONG

A man must be Born again to enter the kingdom of Heaven

Answer 8

Mormans

Answer 9

MOST forms of christianity are MOSTLY correct in their doctrine, all but one are incomplete, but don't look down on them for this, its due to the changes in the bible and corruption in the early church, etc. There is only one church that is complete and perfect in its doctrine.

Answer 10

Denying free sovereign grace in being saved by grace through faith alone by Christ alone to the glory of God.