Differences between Religions....?

Question

I was wondering what the difference is (ie beliefs) between the following religions (Baptist,Methodist) and the Christian faith (Church of England).

I said Church of England as that was the Church I was christened in, I do not follow and particular religion.
I am asking out of interest, I did not post this question for a debate, before anyone spits out their dummy.

Answer 1

These are all Christian churches - the only difference comes in how you worship (prayers, song etc.)

Answer 2

All three are Protestant churches, so the majority of their doctrines will be similar. The Methodist came out of the Church of in England in the late 1700's through a revival lead by John and Charles Wesley (The Wesleyan Church also camd from this revival) in the USA. Because this was just after the Revolutionary War, and the US was separating from England, they took the new name. So their beliefs are very similar.

The Methodist are currently the largest Protestant denomination. The only larger Christian group is the Catholics. It is a middle of the road, often liberal, church that tends not to make a lot of demands on its people. Usually are not "fundamentalist" nor teaching a strict, literal interpretation of the Bible. Their services are usually formal, following a pattern with a couple hymns, a reading, and a 10 minute sermon.


The "Baptist" are another issue. The word "baptist" actually covers a loose collection of dozens of different denominations (Free Baptist, First Baptist, Southern Baptist, etc.) Usually they are "independent" churches, started and run by their local pastor. They may be part of a larger group or they may not. And so the teachings and practices vary greatly based on the personality and beliefs of the local minister. They are often "fundamentalist", taking a strict and literal interpretation of the Bible as "the word of God". They usually put a lot of emphasis on "salvation" and on evangelism. Their services are usually informal, and lively. Lots of hymn singing and/or chorus, hand clapping, etc. and a longer sermon.

No matter what denomination a church is connect with, very often the "tone" of the church is set by the local pastor. The best way to find out what a church is like is to attend it for 2-3 services and get the feel. Very often the difference between chruches is not so much one of doctrine and teachings, but of style and personality. My parents still perfer to attend their quiet and formal Methodist church, while I enjoy my contemporary and emotional charismatic church. They both believe the same, but practice it in different ways.

Answer 3

First of all, any one who Loves Christ as the son of God and the one true redeemer is a Christian. That means that baptists, Methodists, Church of England (CofE), Catholics, 7th day advocists etc are all Christians. Fundimentilly there isn't much of a difference. They all believe in the farther, the Son and the Holy Spirit. They beleive that Jesus was born of Mary the Virgin and suffered and died under pontios pilot on the cross for our sins. They believe that God was, is and will all ways be.

The difference lies in their interpritation of the bible, and their styles of worship. I was brought up as CofE and for the most part it remains similar to a catholic mass, with a differences, for example the Catholics actually believe that the bread and wine taken at communion actually becomes the blood and body of Christ, where as in reality it is a symbol.

I think that Methodists and Baptist believe in being 'Born again'. this is when you are slayn in the spirit, and are reborn into christ. This is what happened to christ when he was babtised by John the baptist.

Up until about the 14th centry all of Europe was Catholic. It wasn't until the reformation when Martin Luthor (not King) Protested against the Catholic Church and set up his own way of worshiping Christ and therefor became a Prodestant. All Christians that are not Catholic are now Prodestant.

I hope this clears up a few things!

Answer 4

Religion, it is a Noun – as a child we are told noun ‘is a name of a person, a place or a thing’ and ‘Oxford’ says ‘a word which can be the subject or object of a verb or the object of a preposition’. It is neither. Further dictionary says about religion - belief in the existence of a god or gods who has/have created the universe and given the man spiritual nature and it continues to exist after the death of body’. Further it means: - 1. A set of beliefs by a group of people concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the life or universe, esp. when considered as the creation of a Super Power. 2 An agency or agencies, usually involving obedience, faith, devotional observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs and observing certain set RITUALS to get the ultimate. Without these rituals no religion is complete. 3 A specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by the followers of the sects, such as Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Buddhism etc. 4 Group of persons adhering to a particular set of beliefs and practices, to look different from others. 5 The practice of religious beliefs, ritual observers of faith think they are the best, 6 One believes in and follows devotedly; a point or matter of ethics or conscience: to make a religion of fighting prejudice, 7 An allegiant with some or some special group of person with a difference is Religion. Thus "Religion is any specific system of belief about deity, often involving rituals, a code of ethics, and a philosophy of life." Spirituality is connected with Religion – Spirit + Ritual. Spirit is connected with religion some time good and mostly not so good. Rituals are also connected with religion, the outward exercises one does to show that the person is Religious is ritual. Thinking the particular action pleases the GOD. Is it Spirituality? In fact it is something concerning with the intellect or what is often thought of as the better or higher part of mind. Or is it the moral aspect of life? Perhaps it may even mean a state of being incorporeal. Whatever way one may define, it may be termed as an ideal that reckons all reality in essence as spiritual. Or simply stated spirituality is one's character or quality that makes one transcend the barriers of worldliness, caste, creed and sensuality; and realize one's connection with the Truth.

Answer 5

From what I seen or heard is that:

Baptists are very stern Christians. A person that does not follow their Bible interpretation will certainly go to hell: go to church, do not drink, do ot go to the club, so on, so forth,

Methodist is the church were all "Method" to worship God is accepted. In other word, all churches are welcome.

I have never heard of the Church of England specifically, but I will think that these is a Catholic church with Catholics customs.

If I am mistaken, I will learn from the best answer...

Answer 6

yeah.... since when is the Church of England any more the christian faith than a baptist or a methodist? You realize they are all Christian denominations dont you?

Main differences probably focus in organization, emphasis of doctrines, authority, etc. im sure you could find an argument about almost every single doctrine.

Answer 7

All of those are actually one Christian religion. Only small differences in belief, rituals, creeds. Our Living Master -- one God-Man -- JESUS here in Spirit (John 16:7-16) loves each of those Humans equally ! He wants all Christians to better unite to eventually win over all Humans to loving and following Jesus Christ as GOD does will !

Right now there are over 7,000 slightly different Baptist groups. They vary from ultra-conserverative to liberal; on average are conservative, they usually tend to be more Evangelical -converting which is good in my view.

The Methodists are less Evangelical, more into social good works, more secular humanism than seeking spiritual Transformation -- at least recently. The Methodist church that my parents took me to as a child was more traditional Gospel and less of a liberal "social gospel." Today they are not very strong in membership compared to the Evangelical groups, so they are doing more costly radio and TV adds now, rather than personal door-to-door evangelism.

Church of England (you are probably a member) is Anglican; and they are, in my view, far better than the USA super-ultra-liberal spin-off called Episcopalian, and which is fast losing members ! Wonderful ! To the Right the whole world must and will still go !

One Family of God and 37,000 or more different "religious" groups today. Possibly there will be on earth seven billion different, living daily in faith, Personal Religionists ? We'll see if the many over-Organized churches see God's Light and reform fast enough. (This does NOT mean that the big churches should remove their organs and put in a piano or drumset ! Ha ha)

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Answer 8

all churches have a different way of teaching.

Answer 9

IN A WORD"ACTION",I,M AN ATHEIST,FOR WANT OF A NAME,BUT METHODISTS ACTUALLY PRACTISE WHAT THEY PREACH,THE OTHER RELIGIONS SEEM,IN THE MAIN,JUST TO TALK ABOUT IT.

Answer 10

split hairs.... ;o)