and other Christian denominations are fake?
whenever someone asks them what religion they belong, they simply say "Christian", without being specific of the name of the church they go to. these people seem to claim they are the only Christians. why do they do that?
2007-12-04 19:16:48 · 9 answers · asked by Ťango 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
To prove to the world how ignorant they are.
Unintentionally...
2007-12-04 19:21:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 4⤋
That's your perception, luv. I prefer non-denominational churches when I have the choice. If someone asks my religion, what else am I supposed to say except "Christian"? There really isn't any other answer. I suppose I could say "non-denominational Christian", but that's rather a mouthful. I don't claim that the others are not Christian. I just don't have many other choices.
2007-12-05 03:20:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Christianity is a religion. Baptists, Methodists, Lutherans, etc. are denominations of Christianity. So when you asked people what religion they are they told you--Christian. Therefore you cannot assume that all the people who said they are Christian in response to your question, in fact go to a non-denominational church. You didn't ask them their denomination, and so in most cases, they didn't tell you. Even Christians who go to denomination churches recognize that the important thing is that they are Christian, the denomination they attend is relatively unimportant.
2007-12-05 03:40:15 · answer #3 · answered by Northstar 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well Tango, I just wish you gave a rip about what I answer... Anyway, I do not feel this way. One of the things I have enjoyed most about my time in seminary is seeing the diversity in the Body of Christ.
Many of the disagreements between groups are not as large as they would appear. You can liken it to good natured banter around a family dinner table.
Of course we all think that we have it right. Why would I not believe and practice in the way I feel is correct? Some do take it to far however, just like every other disagreement in every part of life.
Now Tango the only question is what will it take to get you into the family?
2007-12-05 03:23:13 · answer #4 · answered by δοῦλος Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm non-denominational. I don't go to a church. I don't believe any mortal has authority over me to dictate to me what I should or shouldn't believe. I'm an intelligent human who can discern for myself how to follow what I know to be true.
2007-12-05 04:04:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
It seem that a lot of believers think they have exclusive rights to God, Jesus, and eternity.
2007-12-05 03:33:51 · answer #6 · answered by Trina™ 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
When you are small, you tend to be exclusivist.
2007-12-05 03:22:16 · answer #7 · answered by Averell A 7 · 2⤊ 4⤋
they do that to gain more members. they pretend they are the real thing.
2007-12-05 03:19:16 · answer #8 · answered by Perceptive 5 · 3⤊ 4⤋
Hi Kettle, I am pot, you're black!
2007-12-05 03:20:19 · answer #9 · answered by Beau 6 · 3⤊ 4⤋