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Hello, all.
I attended a non-Denom. Church when I was a lot younger.
In my experience, it seems that non-denominational Churches in my town are in line with the Evangelical movement, and are often preaching from conservative religious stances. People who attend non-Denom Churches ("Mega Churches" in particular,) often seem as though they're a part of the same denomination of Christianity.
I've also noticed some more liberal non-Denom. Churches, but they are often spoken against by the others.
My question is, are you all (non. Denoms.) members of one big denomination, that call themselves non-denominational?
What about you, as an individual Christian, is so non-Denominational?
Thanks!
May Christ's blessings be with you,
AA
I am non-denominational in that No single denomination teaches or believes all the things I do. I am not a member of any church because I am too arrogant to submit myself to a movement that preaches doctrines I don't believe, or omits some I do. Yes this arrogance is a sin on my part, but it leaves me free to fellowship anywhere with any group of believers. I was once a Baptist until I received the Holy Spirit and then became a non-denom. Pentacostal was too legalistic for me and remains so. I am enjoying a lot of Roman Catholic teachings lately, but I could never be a catholic because there is a lot of issues with that for me. I love all denominations and believe Christ has a purpose in having so many. Just like when He broke the loaf of bread at the first communion and said this is my body,eat of it. He was prophesying right there that his body (the church) would be divided. When you read all the forums here it is easy to see why He allowed all the denominations. Each of us have so many different biases and backgrounds, so until we are perfected, we could never all agree in one. So i'ts not a bad thing it's a good thing. One body...many members...each serving a purpose.
You can have a garden of all roses, or you can have a garden of many different flowers giving their various scents and hues. For me; I like the variety. That's why I am non-denominational. God bless you one and all.
Hello, all.
I attended a non-Denom. Church when I was a lot younger.
In my experience, it seems that non-denominational Churches in my town are in line with the Evangelical movement, and are often preaching from conservative religious stances. People who attend non-Denom Churches ("Mega Churches" in particular,) often seem as though they're a part of the same denomination of Christianity.
I've also noticed some more liberal non-Denom. Churches, but they are often spoken against by the others.
My question is, are you all (non. Denoms.) members of one big denomination, that call themselves non-denominational?
What about you, as an individual Christian, is so non-Denominational?
anddisciple1938 said:I am non-denominational in that No single denomination teaches or believes all the things I do. I am not a member of any church because I am too arrogant to submit myself to a movement that preaches doctrines I don't believe, or omits some I do. Yes this arrogance is a sin on my part, but it leaves me free to fellowship anywhere with any group of believers.
anddisciple1938 said:I love all denominations and believe Christ has a purpose in having so many.
disciple1938 said:Each of us have so many different biases and backgrounds, so until we are perfected, we could never all agree in one. So i'ts not a bad thing it's a good thing. One body...many members...each serving a purpose.
Thanks!
May Christ's blessings be with you,
AA
I've said it before here, but one of the problems I had finding a non-denom church in my area is that they're all actually Baptist! Outside this area though, yes, most are Evangelical, and I'm not sure why that is. I think it's just what sells these days.
I suppose non-denom is a sort of denomination, but there are still so many differences between churches that I don't think you can say that for sure. I have a friend who goes to a non-denom church that practices infant baptism, which is really rare.
As far as me, I believe there is one church and denominations tend to only service to create divisiveness. That's why I can't define myself with a denominational name.
You sure you're not confusing them for Brethren?
My dog tags that say CHR, NON-DENOM.
How interesting, my grandfather told me that when he was in the military (early 1940s,) dog tags just had "PROTESTANT," "CATHOLIC," or "ORTHODOX" when it came to Christian soldiers.
I could rant about this all day, but I wonder, do you non-Denom. Christians at least see yourself as Protestants? I mean, technically, you are Protestant, right?
I could rant about this all day, but I wonder, do you non-Denom. Christians at least see yourself as Protestants? I mean, technically, you are Protestant, right?
Thanks!
Most people that I know who consider themselves non denominational simply think of themselves as Christians.
Then how would they fit into the Catholic/Protestant/Orthodox classification?
Honestly, I don't think that way. I'm a humble follower of Christ, a sinner. I don't call myself any of those.
In the past I could have answered Protestant for a time, and even Catholic, but my journey to Christ lead me away from that.
I can't speak for other non denominational Christians, but I'd guess most would say none of the above.
Most people that I know who consider themselves non denominational simply think of themselves as Christians.
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