Denominationalism versus nondenominationionalism ?

Question

I personally believe that denominationalism is a tool of the enemy to keep the body of christ divided.The tools are mostly useless traditions and mostly ineffective methods.Some organizations believe in Jesus only .Others believe
in the trinity or godhead. Another believes that jesus came back to evangelize to the native americans.In one in particular if the pastor makes a decision they do not like they can vote them out. The bible says to follow your leaders as they follow christ. God gives gifts and positions without repentance and if god wanted someone else in that position he would have put someone else there.
so who are we to vote them out if god put them there . I believe that we need to
come together on what matters most the death and resurrection of jesus in order to be effective because the rest of it is a matter of opinion anyway.

Answer 1

You are right, which is why I am part of no congregation, denomination nor religion.True religion is neither rules-based nor ritual-based. True religion is a relationship with God. Two things that all religions hold are that humanity is somehow separated from God and needs to be reconciled to Him. False religion seeks to solve this problem by observing rules and rituals. True religion solves the problem by recognizing that only God could rectify the separation, and that He has done so. Religion is not needed to receive the full effect of Jesus Christ.

Answer 2

There is no doubt that satan had a major part in denominationalism. It is and will be his most effective tool till the end. Its influences divide mankind very effectively to the point of the main thing, Jesus Christ and Him crucified, being totally lost. But this was definitely no surprise to God as He will always have a "remnant" that will follow the narrow way. God fully realized that the majority would fall away if given the choice. Only 8 escaped the Flood, only 2 and a few Levitical priest entered the promised land, it will be no different in the end. How sad. Be among thre few, cast off denominationalism and use God's word, the only hope for salvation, as your guide.

Answer 3

There is no such thing as non-denominationalism.

Many people pride themselves in being "non-denominational." "We don't belong to any (fill in put-down here, such as "man-made," "hierarchical," etc.) denomination," they will say. Then they insist that they joined a non-denominational church to get away from the idea of denomination, and some will even imply that by going non-denominational, they have found a holier, more exciting religious experience than available in denominations. However, in trying to escape, they have really found themselves in the same situation.

If you look at the basic meaning of the word denomination, you will find it simply means "designation" or "categorization." Thus, by definition, "non" denominational would mean not designating or not categorizing. The reality is that it is very hard to avoid designation, because even the title non-denominational is itself a clear designation, designed to distinguish a church body from other groups. The same case is true if we define denomination as categorization. Many feel that by leaving a bigger Christian body they are, "breaking away from the spirit of denominationalism," i.e. freeing themselves from categories and divisions. However, upon examination it is fairly clear that whenever a non-denominational church is started, rather than eliminating the spirit of category, a new category has simply been started. Thus, whenever a non-denominational church is started, a new category is also created, and a new denomination has been formed. With over 35,000 Christian denominations in the United States alone, one thing we do not need is another denomination, whether it be named, or whether it is a "non-denominational" denomination.

They always say, strictly Scripture & Jesus.

But it depends on interpretation. So it gets all the denominational quirks too.

Then if anyone disagrees with whatever interpretation of Scripture & there are many in these Churches, you can go off & start your own Church based on your personal interpretation.

A non-denominational Church is just a Church not listed on the formalized list under a denominational name.

There is no such thing as non-denominational really.
I think that's the curx of the argument-they don't adhere to any formal list of recognized Churches. Indvidiually, they are Christian, and have their own beliefs, but they don't have any higher authority (i.e. a diocese in the RC Church) to answer to. They are individual entities.

"Non-denominational" is just more of your standard Orwellian Christianese. These people looked upon all the discord within the Christian religion and saw it as bad. So they claim to not participate in the disunity, exemplified, in their view, by the many different denominations.

So they formed a denomination of their own, characterized by a feeling they are superior to other churches because they are not contributing to the various denominational differences.

Answer 4

Saint of sorts said:
religion is a relationship with God.

I reply:
Although a personal relationship with Jesus is crucial, it still not enough for most. just look at Jesus' betrayer...he had a personnal relationship with Jesus.

God Bless
Robin

Answer 5

You are complicating something that is very simple. Christ created one Church the Catholic Church and prayed that we all be one. If we as Christians are to be in His will we will be a part of His Church and not ours.

In Christ
Fr. Joseph

Answer 6

I have found that those who attend a "non-denominational" church have a creed / interpretation of belief.

They just don't have a "recognized" name to attach to it.

Example: It is acceptable to worship Mary, or it isn't.

A Church can not teach both.

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Answer 7

If you're asking a question - - - I can't find it . If you're preaching a sermon , please do it in some church . You make statements as if they are facts , while actually they're opinions . You know how much an un-asked-for opinion is worth .

Answer 8

Those having not the Spirit are not his children.

Answer 9

God is imaginary.