2007-01-14 05:50:23 · 18 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It could (and should) serve to allow people to share ideas, interpretations, thoughts, knowledge. But that hasn't quite worked out. They tend to fight over which group is the one, true, right, sect. Sad.
2007-01-14 06:09:21 · answer #1 · answered by Sun: supporting gay rights 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not a single one. Churches split when there is a major disagreement.
For instance:
In the beginning there was only one type of Christian. There were no denominations. But then some said Jesus was just a man, not God incarnate and although it was discussed, eventually the heretics were not allowed to preach such things within the confines of the church.
In 1054 the Catholics split from the rest of the Church because they wanted the Pope to be in charge of the Church. The rest said, "No, Christ is the head of the Church."
The Eastern Orthodox have kept most of the traditions, doctrines and beliefs the same. The Catholics have changed over time (think Vatican II).
But really, there is only ONE Church (big 'C,' not church building, but Church, people worshiping, headed by God).
2007-01-14 14:08:33 · answer #2 · answered by andy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
None. A divided house can not stand. That's what it says in the Bible. And that's why Jesus only founded one universal Church, what came to be known throughout the world as the Catholic Church. The pope is a sign of unity and enables the Church to have one clear voice which can speak to all the Christian and non-Christian world on any current day issue of morality so that no one is confused about what true Christian doctrine is about.
2007-01-14 13:53:07 · answer #3 · answered by Life 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
1 Cor 11:19 For there must also be factions (denominations) among you, so that those who are approved may become evident among you.
Denominations really separate the faithful from the deceived. Those who know the Lord know what I am talking about. There is a "spirit" in those who truly know the Lord that can be sensed by other true Christians and they know. There are more deceived people in Christianity than there are true believers.
2007-01-14 14:00:36 · answer #4 · answered by oldguy63 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because multiple demonations cause church division and confusion, there are no benefits to that. The only one who benefits is satan who is the author of confusion and wants division in the church.
Mark 3:25 And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.
2007-01-14 13:53:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Nothing, there shouldnt BE multiple denominations but man is too prideful to admit he might be wrong about something, and thus, makes a new denomination.
2007-01-14 13:54:26 · answer #6 · answered by impossble_dream 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
to meet the diversity of people. Many different types learn from different ways. Just so long as it follows doctrine the man made rules are up to the church they personally feel they benefit from.
2007-01-14 13:54:11 · answer #7 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no advantage. It is the result of people who disagree with church teaching. They think that they have a better idea. After several thousand "better ideas", it should be apparent that the only solution lies in a permanent body that can resolve questions not addressed in the bible.
2007-01-14 14:11:05 · answer #8 · answered by iraqisax 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there are any benefits. In fact, they have kept Christ's followers from being unified. Still, one can still learn a great deal from being part of any one denomination.
2007-01-14 13:56:15 · answer #9 · answered by Pyebwa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It permits individuals to bend the scriptures any way they want. It's basically people bending the rules to fit their need, fear, faith, greed, hate, and prejudice. It also an easy way for unscrupulous so-called preachers to hear the calling and fleece a lot of gullible people. So, in a sense it has it benefits.
2007-01-14 14:02:20 · answer #10 · answered by looking4ziza 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋