This is just a question for fellow christians. I am doing some research and i would like to hear from people that both know and have no clue about the core beliefs of their church. When i say core beliefs i mean on topics such as baptism, salvation, sacraments....the things that makes your church lutheran, baptist or whatever it may be. And for those that have no clue how their churches believe on such matters, wouldnt it be nice to be able to find those answers easily and quickly? Thank you so much for your time. God bless!!
2007-08-27 08:57:52 · 17 answers · asked by irishheart28 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Spent 2 years in confirmation class learning the doctrine of the Lutheran church. Explained doctrine to hubby once he made the decision to be baptized. And now have a 12 year old attending, so I'm getting it all over again! But that doesn't mean I know everything. As we age and mature, we come to understand and discover new things; things we were taught but didn't sink in the first time. Which is why I continue to attend bible studies and ask questions, as do others in our congregation.
2007-08-27 09:09:48 · answer #1 · answered by usafbrat64 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people don't take the time to truly study their faith communities. Most choose churches for reasons other than spirituality.
I was raised Roman Catholic, attended Catholic schools...at one point seriously considered becoming a nun (1999). I approached my local diocese about this, and they suggested I become a sponsor in Roman Catholic Initiation for Adults (RCIA). I sponsored a woman who converted from Jehovah's Witness to Catholicism. She chose this way because she believed the family should be one religion and all the other members of her immediate family had became Catholic. Well, while sponsoring her I did a very thorough self-study on Catholicism, canon law and what not. By the time Easter Vigil 2001, I not only wanted nothing to do with Catholicism, I didn't even want to to any church anywhere! I became Anglican, but still don't attend services regularly...
Most religions have an online presence so it's not that hard to find the info. I highly recommend it...because it truly makes you think. No, I'm no longer a strong churchgoer, but I am a stronger spiritual person because of it.
2007-08-27 16:08:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
as a Catholic who has studied theology and Church history, yes I really do know the Church's teaching on the Sacraments (including baptism), and salvation. I am not sure I understand your question. Is this a yes or no question, or do you want us to list the "core beliefs" of our faith?
2007-08-27 16:08:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in a community where people are transferred to here on a yearly basis. So every year our church family both gains and looses many people. For this reason, our pastor has a monthly, meeting where he discusses what our denomination(?) which is the Vineyard church, believes in and practices.
My pastor is a detail oriented speaker, so often I end up learning more than I ever wanted to. :)
2007-08-27 16:10:47 · answer #4 · answered by Linda J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, my church actually requires people go through the 101 class to learn about all these things before they will allow a person to become a member. They want everyone to know exactly what they are getting into ;o)
At first I thought the idea was kinda dumb, but it was actually a very informative class.
2007-08-27 16:09:22 · answer #5 · answered by ♫O Praise Him♫ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am Roman Catholic....I know what the Church teaches. I've also researched other Christian communities of faith -- those that are churches and those who have not yet achieved the status of "church".
2007-08-27 16:11:54 · answer #6 · answered by The Carmelite 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably not many. i used to be one of them.
i went to a methodist church all my life, then got married & went to a catholic church for another 10 years, then a baptist church for 2 years.
after MUCH study of scripture, i found out i was NOT even born again... that means i would go to hell if i died.
God led me to an apostolic church where i am now a true born again christian ("as the scriptures hath said" .... acts 2:38)
cath & protestant churches don't follow biblical salvation.....
& Jesus warns those who are still following that false doctrine ....
"Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues." (rev. 18.4)
2007-08-27 16:12:22 · answer #7 · answered by t d 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yeah. I'm a Priest and a professor of Sacramental Theology. I'd have to say I'm at least at 99.99% proficient in those areas.
2007-08-27 16:02:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
I think I can say I have a fair understanding of our church teachings.
2007-08-27 16:03:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do but then I am a Minister so I kind of have to know, if you wnt to know ask me and I will tell you. BTW mos of our members know because we have classes for new believer.
2007-08-27 16:02:38 · answer #10 · answered by cowboy_christian_fellowship 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋