Because I have been questioning the exact faith I want to follow for a while, I have been open to others who can give me insight to their faiths to help me. I have been Catholic all my life, but the Non-denominational faith sounds more like the mindset that I 've always had. My girlfriend says that the way I think makes her believe I wasn't supposed to be Catholic. She is also a Non-denominational Christian. Would changing my religion be sound convenient to please her?? Or would seriously looking into her faith seem like a good idea to settle some of my question as to which way I should follow??
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Does this sound bad??
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DaveKerwin
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Catholics are christian. Non-denominational protestants are christians. You would NOT be changing religions, you would be changing your denomination within christianity.
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I guess a better way to look at it is a specific groups beliefs. Denominations are attached to a specific belief to some extent, but doesn't necessarily make them a christian. the Christian faith is the church as a whole with God as the head and being a part in the body through Christ. Denominations break apart to specify the specific belief of that part of the body, yet we all are part of one body.
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the_man
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More important that how it sounds should be what it is you are doing. You should find out what your "faith" is first and foremost (By faith, I take it to be what you believe about the Bible). My assumption is that you are a believer and are saved. The church that you go to/label that you wear is of little importance. If you change your label and go to another church, fundamentally your faith will not change because Christian denominations agree on more than they disagree on. There should not be a fear of being exposed to other denominations so long as you know what you believe the word of God says. ('Know what you believe' by Paul E. Little and Marie Little is an excellent book for that).rachetman said:
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DaveKerwin
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What you need to do is read your bible and see what you learn about God. Then go to both churches and see which reflects God more accurately. See what fits you best, then think about that more.
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The advice that has been given is what I was going to say.
Read the Bible. Find out what you believe according to God's Word, then make your choices about churches. I went to a Baptist and Charasmatic church, that differed very much in doctrine. I was pulled between the 2. Then I started to think about what I thought the Bible was telling me and what I thought was truth according to it. I settled with the Baptist church. Decide what you believe God is telling you, then decide on the church.
Read the Bible. Find out what you believe according to God's Word, then make your choices about churches. I went to a Baptist and Charasmatic church, that differed very much in doctrine. I was pulled between the 2. Then I started to think about what I thought the Bible was telling me and what I thought was truth according to it. I settled with the Baptist church. Decide what you believe God is telling you, then decide on the church.
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It would certainly be nice for your girlfriend and you to be able to attend church together, but what you believe is strictly between you and God. As long as the church you go to is feeding you the Word and is leaving you feeling like you have been touched by the Spirit, then that is the right one for you.
I also go to a non-denominational church, wheras I was raised Baptist and my husband was raised Catholic. When someone asks me what religion I belong to, I say "Christian". Because the core of my belief is the teachings and salvation provided by Jesus Christ.
I also go to a non-denominational church, wheras I was raised Baptist and my husband was raised Catholic. When someone asks me what religion I belong to, I say "Christian". Because the core of my belief is the teachings and salvation provided by Jesus Christ.
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remember that its not about religion, or denomination, its about your relationship with Jesus Christ. who is He to you? do you believe that He is God's only son? do you believe that Jesus is our only way to eternal salvation?
what denomination you are won't get you eternal life. who you think God is won't get you eternal life. your attitudes about the Bible won't make you holy in God's eyes. It's not about us, its not about what we do at all. remember it's about our faith in Jesus Christ as our savior.
keep that the main thing, above all! this way it doesn't matter what denomination you are (or aren't). keep your relationship (not religion) about Jesus Christ. there will be jews, lutherans, baptists, catholics, non-denominationals all in hell. God doesn't see what denomination you are, so don't worry about it!!
remember also that God didn't give you things that you enjoy for no reason. if you feel that a certain style of worship helps you to connect better, and feel closer to God, then its for you.
and the most important thing you can do...PRAY about it! God will give you help, He always wants to.
God bless!
what denomination you are won't get you eternal life. who you think God is won't get you eternal life. your attitudes about the Bible won't make you holy in God's eyes. It's not about us, its not about what we do at all. remember it's about our faith in Jesus Christ as our savior.
keep that the main thing, above all! this way it doesn't matter what denomination you are (or aren't). keep your relationship (not religion) about Jesus Christ. there will be jews, lutherans, baptists, catholics, non-denominationals all in hell. God doesn't see what denomination you are, so don't worry about it!!
remember also that God didn't give you things that you enjoy for no reason. if you feel that a certain style of worship helps you to connect better, and feel closer to God, then its for you.
and the most important thing you can do...PRAY about it! God will give you help, He always wants to.
God bless!
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