Division is a Mathematical exercise consisting of an Enumerator and a Denominator.
Being "non-denominational" simply means unaffiliated with any of the major mainstream denominations. However, since many of the non-denoms are connected through various channels, it really has become a denomination unto itself. That said.... the idea that the early church was Baptist, or Pentecostal of Catholic is simply off base. The better argument would be to say they were Jews who found their messiah. So I choose "non-denom" on this site to just say, "unaffiliated Christian."I was talking about that with a friend (she got mad). I mean they claim they want to be just like the Church of the New Testament when most of them have their own theology that set them apart from other form of Christianity (even among themselves), specially the Apostolic Churches.
…which is what I assume is meant by anyone here who chooses that category. It is possible, in theory, that they belong to independent congregations, but I think most simply are signaling what you said here.So I choose "non-denom" on this site to just say, "unaffiliated Christian."
I can't answer that. I like this site, but still don't understand why we allow atheists? It is a CHRISTIAN site.…which is what I assume is meant by anyone here who chooses that category. It is possible, in theory, that they belong to independent congregations, but I think most simply are signaling what you said here.
This is fine with me. What I don't understand is why CF gives Christian as a choice since that selection (which is quite popular, if you notice) tells the rest of us nothing about them.
The correct term is "numerator". An enumerator is a person who counts or lists. As in "The enumerator prepared the voter list for the election."
Nothing? Really? Think about that for a moment. When someone tells you they are a Christian that tells you nothing about them? It tells me the most important thing about them.This is fine with me. What I don't understand is why CF gives Christian as a choice since that selection (which is quite popular, if you notice) tells the rest of us nothing about them.
Well, I thought about that when I was typing, but I really could think of almost nothing that would be implied except that the person considers himself a Christian of some sort.Nothing? Really?
Yes, I guess you could say that, but what else does it tell us here on the forums that allows us to understand where they are coming from? And I have to wonder what the reason is for deliberately not mentioning a preferred denomination or, if it applies, non-denom, other, or etc.Think about that for a moment. When someone tells you they are a Christian that tells you nothing about them? It tells me the most important thing about them.
I most assuredly believe all of the readers are capable of figuring out where the divisions come from that are prevalent among us. SCHOLARS who think they know something you don't know, take charge of teaching us what God really meant to say, but got it mixed up when He gave it to MEN to distribute it to MEN.
Perhaps because tying yourself to a denomination can mean that people put you in a box theologically, even if you don’t actually agree with some aspects of that denomination. I was part of an AoG church for 5 years, but I would never call myself Pentecostal as I don’t agree with some of their ideas.Well, I thought about that when I was typing, but I really could think of almost nothing that would be implied except that the person considers himself a Christian of some sort.
Yes, I guess you could say that, but what else does it tell us here on the forums that allows us to understand where they are coming from? And I have to wonder what the reason is for deliberately not mentioning a preferred denomination or, if it applies, non-denom, other, or etc.
True, I’ve maintained the argument that ‘bible only’ is also a misnomer due to the fact its impossible for human beings to read, hear, comprehend, decipher information and especially clarify religious doctrines and practices without preimposed paradigms. That’s why I shared the phrase ‘nuda scriptura’ distinguishing it from ‘sola scriptura’ which readily embraces this fact.
Then perhaps that would be an exception among the many people who have taken to listing themselves by the generic "Christian." Even then, however, you would still be telling the forum that you are oriented towards the AoG in most respects. The subject of the gifts of the Holy Spirit provides only one out of many possible topics of discussion here.Perhaps because tying yourself to a denomination can mean that people put you in a box theologically, even if you don’t actually agree with some aspects of that denomination. I was part of an AoG church for 5 years, but I would never call myself Pentecostal as I don’t agree with some of their ideas.
By contrast, I have gotten into discussions with people who listed themselves as "Christian," but their responses were very unspecific. Only well into the thread did it come out that they thought that the RCC was the one true church and the only one for them. That's fine--their preferences--but why fool everyone and make the exchange of ideas confused?
I think the point is that those who use the term don’t want to be associated with one denomination, but these do so calling themselves as such is actually disingenuous.How are they “fooling” anyone? You don’t think Catholics are Christians?
Or maybe they consider themselves Christians first and foremost. Perhaps we should refrain from assuming the worst about our brothers and sisters in Christ.I think the point is that those who use the term don’t want to be associated with one denomination, but these do so calling themselves as such is actually disingenuous.
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