told we are generalizing the Christians, and when we ask about a specific sect, we are told that they aren't Christians?
2007-01-10 00:22:56 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Well, there are many denominations (they are not called groups or sects) of Christians. And no, they all do not believe the same things, though the basic thing, that Christ is the Savior is what they have in common. They may worship differently or have a different theology. And some really would not like being put in a generalized group with other denominations.
All churchs that are Christ centered however, are Christian denominations, if that helps at all. If you would like to know more specifics http://www.beliefnet.com covers a very wide range of world beliefs more specifically.
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2007-01-10 00:36:08 · answer #1 · answered by Dust in the Wind 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are some issues that apply to all Christians and some that are denominational so it can happen. For example if you ask why are priests celibate to all Christians it does not apply to most but if you ask what did God mean "you must hate your mother and your father" then any Christian should be able to answer. It may appear as people dodging the issue and in some cases it may be but generally well informed ones can answer most questions and are happy to. I would also say that there are quality Atheists that I prefer debating and some that resort to similar tactics that you describe but it's part of the forum I guess.
2007-01-10 00:33:15 · answer #2 · answered by Pilgrim 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because Christians, long ago, separated over serious issues of conduct and belief. There have always been believers who disagreed with the practices and conduct of the Catholic church, and refused to join it, often facing execution for their stand.
We do not want to be lumped together with others from whom we have chosen to be separate.
Also, there are many groups that had a start within the umbrella of "Christianity", but have moved far away in their beliefs, to the point that they deny the essential elements of Christian faith.
Those groups should not be lumped in with true Christians, because it confuses people, as to what the faith really is about.
2007-01-10 00:38:14 · answer #3 · answered by guitar teacher 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You didn't give a link to which question you mean. If you meant the one you just asked about the flag, I'd be the first to tell you those people who force children to pledge to a Christian flag are probably Christians. Christians aren't perfect, we still make mistakes, and serious ones at that sometimes.
Whoever said that was simply trying to distance themselves from such an act by saying those people aren't Christians.
2007-01-10 00:28:27 · answer #4 · answered by arewethereyet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends. Seems that a lot of people here generalise things about Christians, while some "sects" just don't believe the fundamentals of Christianity.
2007-01-10 00:26:30 · answer #5 · answered by Cristina 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
People do not understand the term Christians. It really means born again into the Kingdom of God Almighty and in so oing accepting Jesus as your Lord and Saviour. Not all Christians can claim that
2007-01-10 01:21:47 · answer #6 · answered by Andre G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
US and THEM... it all depends who you ask and about what. Humanity has this tendency to lump everyone/thing into a category. Black and white. Easy to make yourself sound right and make the other guy sound wrong.
Convenience of the mind. People don't bother to see how the other "half" live. They'd rather watch the louder ones, disagree with them and then mumble to themselves.
SEE even I'm generalizing to explain it to you. Human nature... no one wants to be on the wrong side when the cookie crumbles.
2007-01-10 00:30:45 · answer #7 · answered by Eric E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a matter of perspective, every one has a different view on what makes a "Christian"
I am Catholic and I know many people do not consider me a christian even though there are ties between general Christianity and catholics.
Every one will define Christians differently, just as you can define Muslims and Jews in to different categories as well.
Sadly you cant get just one answer since their are so many different views on what makes a "true christian"
2007-01-10 00:47:56 · answer #8 · answered by Stone K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because any question about Christianity is usually controversial. You are going to have a lot of people riding both sides of the fence.
2007-01-10 00:28:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are NO 'sects' of Christianity, there is just Christianity.
2007-01-10 00:29:05 · answer #10 · answered by The Question Man 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋