2006-09-25 15:13:21 · 7 answers · asked by princessd184 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Methodists will say hello to you if you see them in the liqour store.
2006-09-25 15:21:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In both denominations there are true Christians. For these, the day to day working out of their faith will not be different.
The main differences are theological. Methodists follow the teachings of Wesley (John) who emphasized the concept of the "free will" (choice) of individuals and the "middle way" or theology that is not extremist in any direction. Methodism as it exists today is generally considered somewhat "liberal" in it's theological leanings.
Southern Baptists, considered more or less "fundamental" in their theology follow the teachings of Calvin who taught that the will of God was primary even over the will of man and so the concept of God's Soverignity takes preceedence.
Traditionally, these two theological viewpoints have been seen as opposing but I disagree. I base my argument on the work of Wesley (Wesleyan theology) and Whitfield (Calvanist Theology) who were best buddies in college (Oxford, I think) and started a "Holy Club" there. They went on to preach at great tent meetings where hundreds of people were saved. They worked together, side by side, to accomplish this great thing and both illustrated the saying that we "agree to disagree agreeably" and "we agree on the majors and disagree on the minors" and other such sayings.
If Wesley and Whitfield could work together to accomplish so much, and God blessed both of them and their work, then there cannot be much eternal difference between the two denominations.
BTW, I am personally neither Methodist nor Baptist.
2006-09-25 15:32:09 · answer #2 · answered by Gilley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are literally thousands of religious denominations claiming to follow the Bible and declaring allegiance to Christ. Attitudes of tolerance have developed toward all these differences. Many believe God approves of all the conflicting denominations. Yet most have never considered the meaning of the term "denomination".The word "denomination" signifies a part of a whole, a class, or division. When one searches the Scriptures he finds that no where is it suggested that the church of our blessed Lord is made up of divisions.Denominationalism is something Jesus prayed would not happen. The Bible predicted that it will happen and warns against it. In the first century, there was only One church. Over the years, Satan has divided religions into the numerous sects we have today.
2006-09-25 15:19:07 · answer #3 · answered by K 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Methodist just get you drunk to convert you. Baptist hold you underwater until you convert.
2006-09-25 15:17:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard anything about Southern Baptist have GAY ministers or allowing gay marriages in their churches.
2006-09-25 15:22:28 · answer #5 · answered by lcj43938 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Much more liberal in social, theological and moral issues. I do not think they accept the Scriptures as inerrant in doctrine, history and ethics.
2006-09-25 15:18:32 · answer #6 · answered by BrotherMichael 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better coffee, and they can go to Hooters without putting a paper bag over their heads.
2006-09-25 15:16:03 · answer #7 · answered by stevewbcanada 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋