To all who specifically call themselves Baptist, or Methodist, or Catholic, or Seventh-Day Adventist, or Presbyterian, or Lutheran... etc. Do you believe that your particular interpretation of the bible is the only correct one? Or at least the most correct?
If not, why do you choose to identify with that denomination as opposed to any others? If so, is it hard for you to acknowledge that all other denominations feel just as strongly that they are more right than you?
And not to be rude, but I'm not really looking for the "Denomination doesn't matter as long as you trust in god and the bible" type of answer. Also, this isn't meant for Christians who consider themselves non-denominational.
2007-03-16 16:04:01 · 16 answers · asked by Eldritch 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Hmm, there is more to my question than just the title query. But hey, if you're not the type that examines their beliefs, I can understand it; it can be frightening. I
don't respect it by any means, but I can understand it.
2007-03-16 16:10:16 · update #1
the only thing I HATE about the christian family, is we don't walk as a family, We quarrel, like children, this is a prayer That we all should be praying. UNITY.
2007-03-16 16:09:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I am a Methodist. I do not believe that one particular interpretation of the Bible is more correct than others. I believe that God's Word is perfect but our human understanding of it is not.But this is the denomination that I identify with the most so this is where I serve and worship. I believe that God gave us all different personalities and that is why there are different denominations. Some of the best ministries that I serve in are the ecumenical ones. Where we all -Baptist,Catholic, Methodist, Lutheran ect...... put aside that which separates us and work together for a common goal. I LOVE the diversity and richness that comes from agreeing to disagree. And standing together in Christ's love. Sorry if that sounds sappy-I seem to be in a syrupy mood tonight.
2007-03-16 17:10:34 · answer #2 · answered by kairos 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is what I believe. We are all made different so, naturally, everyone is going to see God differently. Does it make one person right and another wrong? Not necessarily.
I am Episcopalian. The denomination works for me because it's the vessel that I can best use to closely identify with God. It's the "true" religion for me.
Other people use different ways to identify with God. I am glad that they have found things that work for them.
No single person has exactly the same relationship with all the people in his/her lives. Even people who are friends with a pair of twins will be treated differently by each twin. Why should we all be expected to relate to God in only one way? That wouldn't be a relationship with God, it would be a cultist cloning.
2007-03-16 16:22:30 · answer #3 · answered by thezaylady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I go to the United Methodist church because their social policy fits more with the way that I view things. It's not that I think it's the only way to look at something, but it's what agrees with my own opinion. I enjoy a worship with a more high church feel and liturgical style of worship. I do not like worship that is open and free and more "off the cuff". I do not get into that. If I cannot get into the service, there's very little purpose for me to be there.
For me, it's not about being right or being the most right. I don't think I'm the ONLY church that is right. I think that I've found the one that is more home to me than the rest.
Besides, I think it matters more what we do as the unified body of Christ (all churches and all Christians) in the valley rather than how we worship or on what mountain we decide to worship.
2007-03-16 16:14:07 · answer #4 · answered by One Odd Duck 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I won't say that my denomination is the only correct one, but I will say that it is the most correct one. There is such a thing as saving faith even though you may be in error on some of the issues. That is why I can attend several different styles of worship and celebrate what we do have in common, but remain true to my own specific denomination and its beliefs.
The theologians have all done their homework, and come up with their arguments based on what they believe to be scriptural truth. I have taken as close of a look as I can without attending seminary, and made my own decisions as to what's best for me.
2007-03-16 16:13:24 · answer #5 · answered by ccrider 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't belong to a denomination, and I don't look to the Bible alone for my understanding of the Christian faith.
I am a member of the only church that Jesus ever personally founded, authorized, and empowered.
I am a Catholic.
You can bet your life that the Catholic Church is the one, true church.
God himself guarantees it.
2007-03-16 18:50:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i belong to one of the denominations too. but i dun believe any single one denomination has all the answers and all the right interpretations of the bible.
instead of trying to firgure out which is right or wrong, i prefer to focus of having a right relationship with God, who will make known Himself to us personally, which is better than the interpretations from different denominations.
2007-03-16 16:09:30 · answer #7 · answered by duh 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No I was raised Catholic and found them all to be a crock I was better off without ! But each to their own ! Some people believe in god and hang themselves like Judas who actually or should I say supposedly helped Jesus to fulfill his prophecy.
2007-03-16 16:10:01 · answer #8 · answered by dogpatch USA 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
you pose a good question. the only way i can answer this is Ephesians 2:10...for we are gods workmanship,created in Christ Jesus to do good works,which God prepared in advance for us to do.
2007-03-16 16:18:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No! I believe it is the best way to worship God for me. Everyone has different spiritual needs.
2007-03-16 16:08:56 · answer #10 · answered by Robert S 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋