visit elim and aog pentecostal churches and Baptist churches,but I've been told numerous times by other christians,my parents,and my vicar,that Its wrong to go to different church denominations as I was brought up and ''confirmed''in the Church Of England,and I shouldnt go to any other type of church but my own denomination,otherwise i'll also get a bad name,and become known as a ''Spiritual Butterfly'' or ''Church Hopper''.I am the only one in my parish church that does go to other denominations,so am I doing wrong?Are there any christians out there or church vicars in the uk who can advise me on this please?Is it wrong to go to other church denominations if I was brought up in and ''Confirmed''in the Church of England?What about going to a Methodist the odd time?Isnt that like the Church of England,but a bit more relaxed and informal in its style of services?Is there any vicars out there that can put me right on all this please.Lorraine,Lichfield uk
2007-12-07 13:24:41 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
im allowed to go to any mosque i like.
2007-12-07 13:28:41 · answer #1 · answered by i am jacks fingers 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You do not have to worry about this. Your parents are just being conservative. As long as you have a true relationship with Jesus and follow God's commands then you are on the right track. Each church have different style of worshipping and some may put more emphasis on one aspect of Christianity, than the other. But be careful, there are some fishy groups out there that twist true Biblical absolutes to fit there own beliefs (so called "Jesus Only" groups or Jehovas' Witnesses)
Ask God to give you guidance and knowledge.
2007-12-07 15:39:31 · answer #2 · answered by The Desert Bird 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hello Hazel, I've been called all these and more - the way i see it God designed us all in a different way - I've been saved 15yrs and cannot count the number of different church meetings and denominations I've visited. Some traditionalists don't agree with the gifts of the spirit (Pentecostal)
personally i want everything God wants to give me - i don't want to miss out on a movement of God - i want to be there when He's moving powerfully among His people - and this doesn't happen as powerfully in a traditionalist church group. I would say to you - go where you are experiencing the power of the Spirit - one experience with God is worth more than years sitting in a church meeting waiting for Him to turn up - go where He's moving and your life will take on new meaning and purpose...
Just to finish - ask The Lord what He wants for you - and follow your heart - let the people who want to stay where they are stay there - but please don't let anyone stop you living your life -- remember your walk with your Saviour and Lord is personal - it's you and Him at the end of the day.
I'm speaking from personal experience....
Be Blessed and happy : )
2007-12-07 15:04:41 · answer #3 · answered by ;) 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not bad at all - i am christian but we are with the Southern Baptist church.
We church hopped a few times to find the right church for us and we finally found it and am very very happy.
There is no prolem whatsoever in exploring other peoples religions and curches it teaches you and you learn that way.
Don't let anone tell you it's wrong, that's just silly! God loves you no less for this!
I used ot live in Coventry by the way - good to see another west midlander...i moved to texas though years ago.
Go around and see things, it won't hurt!
2007-12-07 13:33:28 · answer #4 · answered by Kat 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I am high Church myself. It is up to you. We are both Anglican holding to the same essentials. the differences between Anglo catholic and evangelical Anglican are extracurricular and have nothing to do with salvation. It is more important that the Anglican church that you join is holding to the Anglican formularies then whether it is anglocatholic or Evangelical. If the Church denies the 39 articles or parts of the book of common prayer then they are not Anglicans but something else.
2016-05-22 02:25:03 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no its not wrong, they are just being religious. If we all beileive in the basics (Jesus).
I mean, were all in this together, its not a competition or anyone is better. Were all going to be together in heaven together someday, might as well get a head start. You have your own mind, one denomination may make more sense to you than another. Do what you feel in your heart is right based on you own belief system, not theirs. But just love God, serve him.
i dont have a denomination. i'm just a Christ follower!!
2007-12-07 13:33:29 · answer #6 · answered by kellythetrainer 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am a Baptist. I visit other churches. Our main goal should be the same-- to seek a personal relationship with our Saviour Jesus Christ and to tell others about his gift of salvation.
What people say doesn't matter. God knows your heart. We can worship Him in any church, or anywhere else in the world. Go for it.
2007-12-07 13:30:39 · answer #7 · answered by Faye 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
My friend, Your faith should not be in the denominational aspect, My Bible tells me to put my faith in that perfect payment that was compleated on the Cross, The sins of the World have been paid for, that is all sin. Now accepting the payment must be on your behalf.When you realize your sins have all be paid for it will seem less important, What do the Bible teach. When we come into His glory, it won't matter what denomination we all went to because we will be rid of this sin cursed World, Would'nt it be great to see him?
2007-12-07 13:41:56 · answer #8 · answered by fly 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do look for a church which actually believes in the word of God in the Bible (and not the works of the 'scholars' with their own ideas).
A good Bible based church/ecclesia should help you build up your faith in God and His son Jesus.
This should give you fellowship with like-minded people and the warmth and friendship you seek.
I hope you find genuinely kind and loving folks.
2007-12-07 15:04:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a confirmed Roman Catholic, and I attend other religious services all the time. There's nothing wrong with it. I've attended many, many Protestant services, and have also attended plenty of non-Christian religious events. I'd rather learn about religions by observing them firsthand, rather than depending upon idle rumors and hearsay for information. There's no better way of learning about other traditions than to see them firsthand.
2007-12-07 13:31:25 · answer #10 · answered by solarius 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
If you dont investigate other denominations and faiths how will you learn the truth.
We each have a responsibility to discover our own path and gain our own testimony of Christ.
2007-12-07 13:31:51 · answer #11 · answered by Smudge 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋