does anyone else who is a catholic, lutheran, orthadox, or anglican see how todays left protestant denominations parishoners like methodist, abundant life, baptists, pentacostal etc, etc seem to just go to different churches like it doesnt mean a thing. i see this in people i know. they are going to a church for a while and then poof they are at another church simply b/c it suits theyre fancy. WHATS WITH THAT? dont they realize they are essentially going from one doctrine to another. all these churches have different ideals about what christianity should be. who can explain this to me? serious educated religious people only. priest and pastors welcome.
2007-01-23 00:57:16 · 16 answers · asked by maximus 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I have seen the same thing. I really think this "jumping from movement to movement" is systemic with the modern Evangelical movement. They have hitched their wagon to the latest greatest fad in the "church" because they lack the teaching of sound doctrine. They are more worried about "what God is doing in their life" and when the emotion is gone, they flip to the next fad to renew the feeling. Dr. John Warwick Montgomery said, "If we reduce Christianity to the level of subjective experience, we reduce it to cultic status." And that is what modern Evangelicalism has done.
2007-01-23 14:27:52 · answer #1 · answered by Martin Chemnitz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are looking for something more. You can only go so far with sola scriptura in the spiritual life eventually they will come back home to the Catholic Church which offers the fulness of truth. Many of Jesus teachings are not found through scripture but in oral tradition.
Matt. 12:25; Mark 3:25; Luke 11:17 - Jesus says a kingdom divided against itself is laid waste and will not stand. This describes Protestantism and the many thousands of denominations that continue to multiply each year.
Matt. 16:18 - Jesus says, "I will build my 'Church' (not churches)." There is only one Church built upon one Rock with one teaching authority, not many different denominations, built upon various pastoral opinions and suggestions.
Matt. 16:19; 18:18 - Jesus gave the apostles binding and loosing authority. But this authority requires a visible Church because "binding and loosing" are visible acts. The Church cannot be invisible, or it cannot bind and loose.
John 10:16 - Jesus says there must only be one flock and one shepherd. This cannot mean many denominations and many pastors, all teaching different doctrines. Those outside the fold must be brought into the Church.
John 17:11,21,23 - Jesus prays that His followers may be perfectly one as He is one with the Father. Jesus' oneness with the Father is perfect. It can never be less. Thus, the oneness Jesus prays for cannot mean the varied divisions of Christianity that have resulted since the Protestant reformation. There is perfect oneness only in the Catholic Church.
2007-01-23 09:17:22 · answer #2 · answered by Gods child 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Born and raised in one church. As an adult, I found that the doctrine of that church did not totally agree with the Bibles doctrine. Which should I follow? My husband and I attended about 12 different churches, 6 months or longer in each, before we found one that actually used the Bible for its doctrine. They have no "other" by laws or additions to the Bible. According to the Bible, the only doctrine we are to follow is the Bible. So, with that said, aren't all denominations with "other" doctrines false? There is no "other". Think about that one. You ask for serious educated religious people only. Guess what. Jesus called the serious religious leaders of his day VIPERS. You don't have to be highly educated to read the Bible. It is written on the 5th grade level. Saul was a great leader of his day when he was persecuting the Christians. THEN God took hold of him and taught him the right way. No man taught Paul. God did.
2007-01-23 09:21:25 · answer #3 · answered by gigglings 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, you don't get to say who and who does not answer your question. Anyone can come in here and answer if they choose. No discrimination allowed.
They jump because of tradition mostly. That's how is all began (by jumping from the norm) and people continue that even today.
Other than that, it's just folks who are not serious about what they believe. They simply go to Church (any church) because of fear.
2007-01-23 09:04:42 · answer #4 · answered by Blue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, I don't think that a majority of Protestants do jump from church to church. But as to those people who do, be they Protestant or not, I would look to the Scriptures for my answer.
2 Timothy 4:1 I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: (2) preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. (3) For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, (4) and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths.
2007-01-23 09:06:10 · answer #5 · answered by Martin S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some are searching, trying to make sense of their beliefs. Some feel out of place and move on. Some are upset with the preacher. Some see more social/financial opportunity at another church. The reasons are as varied as the people.
2007-01-23 09:03:52 · answer #6 · answered by Murazor 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 Cor 12:18 But now God has set the members, each one of them, in the body just as He pleased.
Christians are supposed to, based on the above Scripture, go to the church where the Lord has directed them to go. God alone knows where we should fit in and be trained and equipped in the right church so that we can be good witnesses for Him. If we want to be led by Jesus in our walk with Him this is what we should do.
2007-01-23 09:16:47 · answer #7 · answered by seekfind 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you accept Scripture as your authority, you will soon realize that churchianity is a pack of lies and paganism. Or if you are looking for a lie that suits you, then it makes sense that you move around. The Almighty has a name. It is in Scripture 6800 times. It is YHVH. The Savior's name means YHVH is my Savior, His name is YAHOSHUA . The Creator set apart a special day for rest and Worship. The Seventh day, which most folks call "Saturday". If we are saved in the end is is Grace (the gift of YHVH) received by Faith. He said, "If you love me keep my commandments" He also said "Don't use pagan names" (Ex 23:13)
2007-01-23 09:04:59 · answer #8 · answered by hasse_john 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well ...sorry i'm not educated in the field. Yes you do have a point.
I believe if you dont get the food for your soul or needs when going to church then go 'church' hopping (well within your believes) till you find the one where you can live yourself out & feel you get closer to GOD!
I would like to mention that its also my believe that no matter what christian believe or church you visit will get your soul into heaven...that is a choice that God left in the human hands! HE said we must bellieve like children to be able to enter his heavens! I pray that people wont judge each other for their believes but will stand together in God & His love.
2007-01-23 09:08:55 · answer #9 · answered by crisjul v 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a priest or pastor but I have friends who do what you speak of. They say it's because they haven't found a church that they feel comfortable or welcome in. (Maybe that's a sign huh?)
I have a few friends that I'm trying to get to come visit my church (St Patricks) but I get the "Eww, a catholic church!" response. I hope and pray that one day all Christians will come home.
2007-01-23 09:04:31 · answer #10 · answered by Jennifer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋