People often want to know what denomination you are, but they don't want to hear about what you believe. What they really want to do is fit you into one of their already preconceived ideas about you, and what you believe. If someone can pigeonhole you, then they don't really have to care about your beliefs.
My latest answer, when asked, is I am in some ways a Protestant, as in those who rejected the Romish religion and it's psuedo-'Christian' religious practices, rituals, and idolatry. In today's religious group-think mentality, that would mean that I reject the Romish-inspired 'teachings' on a secret pre-tribulation rapture. I am puritan because I believe the Pope to be antichrist. I am fundamentalist because I reject the 'god' of professing christian mind who loves the sinner but hates the sin, and how this 'god' sent 'his' son to die for goats and the children of disobedience.
2007-08-28 04:18:04 · 15 answers · asked by Notfooled 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I believe true followers of Christ will live a separate life from the world. In this separation they follow the biblically mandated practice of agriculturally working the land for their sustenance. I commune with like-minded teachers and brethren who also believe the doctrines of grace as originally set out by John Calvin, and held by the Baptist who believe that salvation rests ultimately in the sovereign grace of God.
I am a recovering denominationalist, but if you must pigeonhole me, I am a Prodestcalvipuritafundagribaptarian.
2007-08-28 04:18:21 · update #1
hmmmm...f o...foolish orator?
Just go ahead and change your name to Jesuit, that way we don't have to guess at who you are.
2007-08-28 04:33:28 · update #2
Yes, to ask what denomination you are is the way people categorize and dismiss you.
You seem to know what you believe quite well, and when asked you should just say 'Christian'. That's what I do, and if that leads to further questions on 'denomination', I take it as an opening to more fully explain what I believe.
I expect the Holy Spirit can help you discern whether the asker is truly interested, or if they are just looking for a way to marginalize you.
May God continue to lead you into all Truth and Wisdom, which is just a description of Jesus Christ.
2007-08-28 04:47:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Interesting classification.
I think that my denomination would have to be classified as None of the Above.
I believe in God, and Jesus as Savior... I believe that actions show who you are more than words, and I DO NOT believe that you need a religion or a church to be a good person, or to get to Heaven. I believe in a personal relationship with God, and that I don't need anyone else to talk to Him or interpret His scriptures for me. I believe that the Bible is a wonderful book, God inspired, but not literal.
So, I guess this makes me a what my MawMaw used to call a "believin' heathen".
2007-08-28 11:28:29 · answer #2 · answered by wuzzle, deus ex machina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a born again christian - I attend a non-denominational church. It's called Church of God. If you were going to compare it to any religion - our beliefs are really close to that of the Methodists. I don't believe in religion as it is man made rules and regulations on how to worship God. Man is flawed and since man made religion - religion is flawed too.
2007-08-28 11:27:20 · answer #3 · answered by Kaliko 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am a NON-denominational Christian...i tried the denomination thing (baptist, apostolic, pentecostal, holiness) and i have found that all denominations are another man's 'take' on the word of God, in each denomination i found a concept or view that i did not agree with and could not ignore (woman have to wear pants, no makeup, woman can't preach, dif views of the trinity, etc)....i have found the most peace not belonging to any of these groups
2007-08-28 11:27:33 · answer #4 · answered by yvicks 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The term denomination is used almost exclusively by Christians about Christians. Since I'm not a Christian, it does not apply.
I'm a member of the Ethical Society, which would probably label me Humanist. I am also a witch, which would probably label me Wicca or Pagan, depending on interpretation.
2007-08-28 11:25:41 · answer #5 · answered by auntb93 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I am a God-conscious, born again believer that knows that God offers salvation to all who draw breath on in this world.
2007-08-28 15:51:02 · answer #6 · answered by YIC 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a NON-denominational Christian.
2007-08-28 11:36:46 · answer #7 · answered by Fried Chicken 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a common denominator. In the end I don't think that labels are going to make much difference. You are either good or not.
2007-08-28 11:26:17 · answer #8 · answered by 3DDD 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm a Scientologist
2007-08-28 11:31:40 · answer #9 · answered by michaeljripley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We know what you believe. You have that right. We have the right to disagree. And sorry cupcake, but with what you just wrote, you fit that stereotype just perfect.
2007-08-28 11:23:06 · answer #10 · answered by ~Heathen Princess~ 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋