Non-Denom are for those stepping away from religion?

[ThisIsMe123]

I have lived in the deep south for the majority of my life, but I had nothern parents that followed northern religions.

Now, while grown up in the south, esp. in small town America...it's been predominatly southern, judgmental, Baptists of back in the day.

But now, as this area grows, I'm starting to see non-denom churches pop up and modern man, who has grown weary of religious-based institutions are being attracted to these kinds of churches.

So..that said, you'll see a lot from various former religions joining these churches.

Would you say this non-denom movement of joining these kinds of churches kind of a "Goldilocks" zone of sorts that most tend to find satisfactory, instead of the drama dealt with in religious-based churches? Are non-denoms are pretty much a go-to venue for those tired of their own religion and thus non-denoms are a sanctuary for the melting pot of religions?

 

[Adstar]

For me the terrn Non-denom means that i am not a member of a denomination.. I guess the churches that have taken the name Non-denominational have all different and varied ideas about Doctrines.. So i cannot pin them down to one set of doctrines or beliefs.. There is no caliph or pope of non-denom churches.. So there is not dictator up the top enforcing dogma..

 

[Korean-American Christian]

instead of the drama dealt with in religious-based churches? Are non-denoms are pretty much a go-to venue for those tired of their own religion and thus non-denoms are a sanctuary for the melting pot of religions?

My dear brother, can you clarify what you mean by "religious-based churches?"

Non-denominational churches are Protestant Christian churches that are independent in governing structure.

A Non-denominational church is not overseen by any governing body that is outside the church.

 

[timewerx]

My non-denominational beliefs would scare away most people.

 

[Albion]

Would you say this non-denom movement of joining these kinds of churches kind of a "Goldilocks" zone of sorts that most tend to find satisfactory, instead of the drama dealt with in religious-based churches? Are non-denoms are pretty much a go-to venue for those tired of their own religion and thus non-denoms are a sanctuary for the melting pot of religions?

Non-denominational congregations are growing in number, all right. My feeling is that they have done well with people who have been both repelled by the doctrinal emphases of denominational churches and, also, confused by the number of them, seemingly in competition with each other.

It is not the case, however, that most non-denominational congregations go light on the doctrine. It is common for them not to publish a lot of doctrines in the form of a creed or catechism, but there still often is a heavy emphasis upon whatever the pastor judges to be important, essential, or the correct interpretation of scripture.

FWIW, I do not describe people who refuse to belong to any church to be non-denominational in the usual sense of the term,and I don't think that was what you were asking about, ThisIsMe123.

 

[A_Thinker]

My dear brother, can you clarify what you mean by "religious-based churches?"

Non-denominational churches are Protestant Christian churches that are independent in governing structure.

A Non-denominational church is not overseen by any governing body that is outside the church.

I agree with Korean-American Christian here.

A Non-denominational church is one which does not operate under the denominational hierarchies that some other churches do.

 

[WolfGate]

Non-denominational churches have been around for decades, at least in the southern atlantic states. It is about polity as others have stated. Theological differences will be there among, and often in individual, non-denominational churches.

 

[Albion]

What about denominations that have no--or almost no--hierarchical structure of that sort?

 

[ThisIsMe123]

Non-denominational congregations are growing in number, all right. My feeling is that they have done well with people who have been both repelled by the doctrinal emphases of denominational churches and, also, confused by the number of them, seemingly in competition with each other.

It is not the case, however, that most non-denominational congregations go light on the doctrine. It is common for them not to publish a lot of doctrines in the form of a creed or catechism, but there still often is a heavy emphasis upon whatever the pastor judges to be important, essential, or the correct interpretation of scripture.

FWIW, I do not describe people who refuse to belong to any church to be non-denominational in the usual sense of the term,and I don't think that was what you were asking about, ThisIsMe123.

A lot of what you said kind of sounds Greek to me, but in context I think I get what you mean. Like this:

It is common for them not to publish a lot of doctrines in the form of a creed or catechism, but there still often is a heavy emphasis upon whatever the pastor judges to be important, essential, or the correct interpretation of scripture.

And this...

My feeling is that they have done well with people who have been both repelled by the doctrinal emphases of denominational churches and, also, confused by the number of them, seemingly in competition with each other.

 

[ThisIsMe123]

I agree with Korean-American Christian here.

A Non-denominational church is one which does not operate under the denominational hierarchies that some other churches do.

I think I get confused when someone says they are "non-religious", I figured they don't follow the typical, label of "Baptist" "Lutheran", "Presbyterian", etc.

Like, "Boston Baptist Church" which indicated an "organized religions" where as, "So and so Church of Christ" or "Sunrise Christian Church"

There's no religious label in the latter, so I would think it's the non-denom variety.

 

[Albion]

A lot of what you said kind of sounds Greek to me, but in context I think I get what you mean.

The parts you said clicked with you probably are the main thoughts, but if there was something else that sounded like Greek to you and you are still interested, don't hesitate to ask me about them.

 

[Albion]

I think I get confused when someone says they are "non-religious", I figured they don't follow the typical, label of "Baptist" "Lutheran", "Presbyterian", etc.

Like, "Boston Baptist Church" which indicated an "organized religions" where as, "So and so Church of Christ" or "Sunrise Christian Church"

There's no religious label in the latter, so I would think it's the non-denom variety.

Unfortunately for this discussion, there are several groupings of churches that look like a denomination but say they are non-denominational. Ironically, they are more standardized from one congregation to another, than most denominations are. And they usually call themselves (Location) Church of Christ or XXX Christian church.

The typical non-denominational, unaffiliated, congregation of the sort we are talking about here usually goes for some more general title like New Life Church or Harvest Fellowship Church.

 

[-V-]

But now, as this area grows, I'm starting to see non-denom churches pop up and modern man, who has grown weary of religious-based institutions are being attracted to these kinds of churches.

So..that said, you'll see a lot from various former religions joining these churches.

Would you say this non-denom movement of joining these kinds of churches kind of a "Goldilocks" zone of sorts that most tend to find satisfactory, instead of the drama dealt with in religious-based churches? Are non-denoms are pretty much a go-to venue for those tired of their own religion and thus non-denoms are a sanctuary for the melting pot of religions?

"Religious-based"? That's every church. "Religion" is simply having beliefs about God.

I'm currently non-denominational because I haven't found a denomination yet where I don't see doctrines being taught that I don't think are Biblically correct.

 

[Faith Alone 1 Cor 15:1-4]

I have lived in the deep south for the majority of my life, but I had nothern parents that followed northern religions.

Now, while grown up in the south, esp. in small town America...it's been predominatly southern, judgmental, Baptists of back in the day.

But now, as this area grows, I'm starting to see non-denom churches pop up and modern man, who has grown weary of religious-based institutions are being attracted to these kinds of churches.

So..that said, you'll see a lot from various former religions joining these churches.

Would you say this non-denom movement of joining these kinds of churches kind of a "Goldilocks" zone of sorts that most tend to find satisfactory, instead of the drama dealt with in religious-based churches? Are non-denoms are pretty much a go-to venue for those tired of their own religion and thus non-denoms are a sanctuary for the melting pot of religions?

The most anti religious person who ever lived on this planet is Jesus Christ . If you can't find a church , you can start one , 2-3 people alredy make a church . My way of looking at it is when i find church , i look if they do something that is wrong and not biblical , when i find it i talk to pastor , if he refuse to even answer me questions then i just leave , no points being in type of church which pastor knows and follow tradition rather than what bible says .

 

[-V-]

The most anti religious person who ever lived on this planet is Jesus Christ.

What do you think "religious" means?

Religious -

1. relating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity a religious person religious attitudes
   
   
2. 2 : of, relating to, or devoted to religious beliefs or observances joined a religious order
   
   
3. 3a : scrupulously and conscientiously faithful

From: Definition of RELIGIOUS

Jesus was against faithful devotion to God?

Jesus was against devotion to beliefs about God?

Jesus was against being scrupulously and conscientiously faithful?

I'm pretty sure the answer to all of those is a resounding "NO".

 

[FanthatSpark]

Omission of truth = a denomination.

 

[Aldebaran]

I have lived in the deep south for the majority of my life, but I had nothern parents that followed northern religions.

Now, while grown up in the south, esp. in small town America...it's been predominatly southern, judgmental, Baptists of back in the day.

But now, as this area grows, I'm starting to see non-denom churches pop up and modern man, who has grown weary of religious-based institutions are being attracted to these kinds of churches.

So..that said, you'll see a lot from various former religions joining these churches.

Would you say this non-denom movement of joining these kinds of churches kind of a "Goldilocks" zone of sorts that most tend to find satisfactory, instead of the drama dealt with in religious-based churches? Are non-denoms are pretty much a go-to venue for those tired of their own religion and thus non-denoms are a sanctuary for the melting pot of religions?

My reason for being Non-denominational is because I learned about God by being taught directly from what the bible teaches us. It seems that denominations seem to include other things to abide by or to focus on. In other words, extra stuff that doesn't do anything to strengthen our focus on God, but rather our own selves and what things we do. I see non-denominational as being a relationship with God without all the clutter.

 

[ThisIsMe123]

I just recall a woman saying "I'm Christian, but not religious"...and I was thinking, "So what are you if you're not religious...and this is where a had come to the only conclusion, from this...that she was non-denom.

 

[-V-]

I just recall a woman saying "I'm Christian, but not religious"...and I was thinking, "So what are you if you're not religious...and this is where a had come to the only conclusion, from this...that she was non-denom.

If "I'm not religious" is the only basis for thinking someone is Non-Denominational, that is not a reasonable conclusion. They *may* be Non-Denominational, but they could also just be claiming that they don't take their faith seriously. There's a lot of people who think that their parents taking them to church once on Christmas when they were five makes them a Christian - and I could easily see them making the comment, "I'm a Christian, but I'm not religious." So, you definitely need more information before jumping to, "they must be Non-Denominational."

 

[nChrist]

The Non-denominational Statement of Faith posted for this area is good. I recommend that all read it:

Statement of Purpose - Non-denominational Statement of Faith