Is it possible to be divided as a Christian?

[Star Adept]

Maybe he thinks an atheist's point of view is just as legitimate as different denominations of Christians in the sense that he, as truth seer, doesn't understand anybody who doesn't see the truth he sees, regardless of their self-appointed theism?

 

[Colter]

I say nope.

How about yourself?

God requires all allegiance or none.

 

[lisah]

It is obvious that division in God is simplicity. Division is only for those of simplistic minds. None the less, we are witness to many divisions called "denominations".

I see this differently. I think that division is not simplicity. Simplicity is unity as a whole, division is separation because it begins to focus on specific details more than the whole. I can see how one might think it is simplicity, but it (splitting into denominations) is an over complication of things.

Maybe that's what you are talking about?

You ask why, maybe because it is either safe or stimulating?

 

[Received]

Ask God.

God didn't make the OP.

 

[Star Adept]

OP, I was thinking about your statements. Is it that you don't understand how one could be divided in going about Christianity a different way, or is it that you don't believe, once one hears the truth, that we can be anything other than Christians, intrinsically?

 

[yesyoushould]

Its ok. I am sorry if I answered. I wonder the same sometimes . And feel in a mess reading one theology and another.

I can only point you to things that might explain it.

Such as John Mackay's book - Christian Reality and Appearance.

So its about people views on the Bible and authority in the church.

God is the only authority in the Church.

 

[yesyoushould]

God didn't make the OP.

Actually, God isn't divided.

 

[yesyoushould]

I see this differently. I think that division is not simplicity. Simplicity is unity as a whole, division is separation because it begins to focus on specific details more than the whole. I can see how one might think it is simplicity, but it (splitting into denominations) is an over complication of things.

Maybe that's what you are talking about?

You ask why, maybe because it is either safe or stimulating?

Proverbs 8:5

 

[dlamberth]

God is the only authority in the Church.

Isn't the Bible the authority of the Church?

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[yesyoushould]

Isn't the Bible the authority of the Church?

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All good is authority.

 

[BL2KTN]

Bunnies are good. Are bunnies an authority in your church?

 

[lesliedellow]

Deleted - thought I was posting to another thread.

 

[yesyoushould]

You still haven't clarified the question. And why did you post it in the open-to-atheists section?

But if your question is broadly about divisions into denominations, I assume that you've done your bit for unity by joining the largest denomination? Or have you made the divisions worse by joining some small nondenominational church not in union with anybody else?

I just figured all good is good. Aren't all that seek good, good?

 

[yesyoushould]

Bunnies are good. Are bunnies an authority in your church?

Aren't bunnies animals?

 

[yesyoushould]

Maybe he thinks an atheist's point of view is just as legitimate as different denominations of Christians in the sense that he, as truth seer, doesn't understand anybody who doesn't see the truth he sees, regardless of their self-appointed theism?

I don't find anything wrong with trusting in God with no fear.

 

[yesyoushould]

I'm curious about divisions, separations among believers. Offenses happen, I understand. Who is offended in becoming one in God? God isn't.

 

[yesyoushould]

God is one.

 

[dms1972]

post deleted

 

[BL2KTN]

Aren't bunnies animals?

I thought all good things were an authority according to you? Are you saying that not all good things are an authority? If so, how did you decide what good things are an authority?

 

[Albion]

I'm curious about divisions, separations among believers. Offenses happen, I understand. Who is offended in becoming one in God? God isn't.

I think the point is that we all would prefer there to be no divisions, but people are not like that and will always follow their curiosity, doubts, or learning to the end that they disagree with some other people on one religious matter or another. So what does this thread have in mind to do about it--just say it's unfortunate that things are this way??