Are God loving Christians doing anything to remove Denominational Boundaries?

Question

You know, trying to promote a sense of unity, and a sense of oneness rather than having so many different denominations and differences in appreciation?

Fireball: you should be worried..your afterlife may be the same but the Bible says you will be questioned about your behaviour here on earth.

Would Jesus want to see you divided?

Answer 1

Well, for one thing, many of us are leaving mainline denominations (in droves, actually!) and becoming members of non-denominational, bible-based churches.

I think denominations are a sin. Either "we are one body in Christ," or we aren't. If we are, there is no need for denominations, and we as Christians need to repent of putting our man-made barriers ahead of the bible and the teaching of Jesus.

Answer 2

The word for this is ecumenism. This is simply the co-operation among different Christian groups or denominations. The Catholic Church, along with other churches, has established many different dialog-centered groups to break down the denominational boundaries between religions. There are thousands of these groups throughout the world. If you've noticed, especially since the The Second Vatican Council of the Catholic Church, The Catholic and protestant have unified in a greater way, and continue to establish religious ties that did not exist before this council.

Answer 3

Actually the Bible speaks of TRUE Christians who will all speak in agreement, without divisions. (1Corinthians 1:10) Romans 16:17-19 speaks of stopping those who would cause divisions among the 1st century congregation.

Psalms 133:1 notes "how good and pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity." We can do this out of principled love for our spiritual brothers as Philippians 1:9 shows for our love to abound together with ACCURATE knowledge and FULL DISCERNMENT.

In the southern US where I am, it is not unusual for there to be three churches on the same road all with the same last name of Baptist or Methodist but teaching three different things. Sometimes it is disagreement with the preacher that splits them. Either way, this is opposite from how the Bible tells them to behave.

Only one religion stays the same no matter where in the world you may go. Though the language may change, the message does not. There is a united bond of spiritual unity. We are Jehovah's Witnesses.

Answer 4

I'm trying to establish denominational boundaries.
People assume that there is a relationship between separate groups just because they both carry the generic title of 'Christian.' I see no more reason to unite Roman Catholics and Baptists than to unite the Lions and the Rotary Club. These are completely separate and independent organizations with completely different religious paradigms.

Answer 5

A non denominational church is predicated on the belief they gained't concentration on the aspects of Christianity that force human beings aside. Why could they criticize denominational church homes. that is thoroughly against their purpose. Fireball, you somewhat could think of for in user-friendly terms a 2d or 2 in the previous beginning your mouth. you're in basic terms playing a working laptop or pc interest, not attempting to assist human beings understand Christianity.

Answer 6

I don't see a problem with different denominations. I see a problem with a lack of charity. I think different denominations are helpful for people with socio-cultural differences. Why do everything one way?

Answer 7

Well I have a good relationship with my neighbors regardless christian denomination.

Answer 8

in that case, that will never happen until everyone learns to accept gays, allow women priests, and have priests have families. When that happens then we may see that but we are a long way from that.

Answer 9

The only one I know of is the Pope. Peace

Answer 10

The few that are, are being drowned out by those who aren't