Protestant reformed? I work with some.. and i have some questions....?

Question

They say they are only allowed to be friends with other people who is protestant reformed. They are only allowed to marry other protestant reformed... ect.. is this true? Why? What is their belief system? Do they think they are better than everyone else?

Answer 1

There are a number of different Reformed churches within Protestantism (for instance, the Dutch Reformed Church). More information is needed. Look at this rather sizable list of Reformed churches and see if any of them ring a bell.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Reformed_churches

It almost sounds like you're describing the exclusive branches of the Plymouth Brethren, rather than any standard Reformed church. In cases where believers aren't permitted to mingle with those outside of their congregation, they are usually citing Biblical verses stating that Christians shouldn't be "yoked" with unbelievers. Some use that to mean people outside of their own denominational group.

Answer 2

There are alot of denominations that fall under "reformed". Some may have strict rules that are not generally considered part of reformed theology. I have never read anything about who your friends are and who you marry in the Westminster Confession of Faith! I am protestant reformed and I married a greek orthodox. So no, there are no rules about who you can marry in reformed theology. Most reformed Christians look for someone who has similar beliefs. For example, a reformed Christian would probably not marry someone who believes that they are saved by good works rather than faith. Marrying someone with similar beliefs is good common sense. You have fewer things to fight about!!

If you are curious about the beliefs google the Westminster Confession of Faith. That is the generally accepted document for reformed theology.

Answer 3

When I was once a child, I went to Sunday institution for eight years. Luther was once mentioned in short for the period of a rapid run via pf the historical past of Protestant religions. I certainly not praised him, nor did I ever get the inspiration that we had been intended to compliment him. He's acknowledged in no prayer or hymn that I recognise of. All I do recognise is that Luther was once a person, and as a person, he was once a long way from ultimate. (Nevertheless, to not protect anti-any-faith-ism, he certainly not burned alive or horrifically tortured the ones of alternative religions.) Lutheran is simplest one of the branches of the Protestant faith, so possibly any one from a Lutheran church might shed a few mild on Luther.

Answer 4

That is weird.. I could see trying to stick with the same faith with a marriage but friends come on.....
you should be able to be friends with anyone....
Sounds too much like a cult to me....scary.

Answer 5

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