Denominational discussion (split from CR forum)

[wichita]

That all changed. And on topic... A German pope? And a traditionalist... not the best choice in my opinion. WHat does everyone else think?

Well...all the other denominations are becoming more liberal, so if the Catholics become more conservative that will help to keep "christianity" balanced I would say. So it's a good thing in that sense.

Oh, and I am from a non-denominational Church of Christ background, which translated means I was rainsed by Protestants, that don't accept the title of Protestant and think all other Protestants are still doing it wrong, but just don't want to organize another National Council to decide on doctrine. Oh yeah, and the doctrines of my non-denominational church are better than the other non-denominational churches because God wouldn't let us be wrong. Denominations are such funny things aren't they?

[Schme]

Funny in a sort of dull sense, yes.

[Nixit]

Wow. This stuff is a lot more complicated than I thought. But not all Christians believe in the trinity right?

[Where are all the monkeys]

I think a less conservative pope would have been a better option,but since most of the cardinals were made so by the previous-conservative- pope, It unfortuanatly means was never a very likly option...

[Nixit]

I think he's only like a temporary sort of pope... that's why they elected him, because he's old.

[Where are all the monkeys]

I agree, It does seem likely. He was the oldest pope the rules of the church allow

[Surly]

If they think that Benedict XVI is going to die soon, they will be sorely disappointed... that man is dangerously healthy...

And while all Christianity believes in the Trinity (that is the 3 in 1), not all denominations believe in the equality of said Trinity. If that makes any sense..

[Schme]

I disagree with the suggestion that a less conservative pope would be better somehow.


It would be better for those with liberal agendas, in gaining the acceptance and the support of the church.

If you want to do something that the Church officials disagree with, you'll have to form your own sect, I'm afraid.

Or they could execomunicate you. Both make you look equally bad.

[Nixit]

Except that there are like at least a dozen of different denominations... so I don't think another would make someone look bad.

[west]

Christians that don't believe in the doctrine of the Trinity are called "heretics" or "not christians" by most other Christians.

I mean, it's one of the fundaments of the faith. This may not be the case with other religions, but Christianity isn't really a buffet-line faith.

[Schme]

Buffet line?Not one? That's completly untrue.

Look at modern Europe and North America. Look at protestanism.

[Schme]

Except that there are like at least a dozen of different denominations... so I don't think another would make someone look bad.

Not if your denomination has less than about 40 million people, and even then, your still sort of considered lunatic fringe. Gotta color within the lines to a degree, in this game.

[Nixit]

Well, alright... *shrugs* ...I don't know much about this... so I'll quietly leave... *quietly leaves*

[Stan]

Buffet line?Not one? That's completly untrue.

Look at modern Europe and North America. Look at protestanism.

Those differences are a matter of church rule not Christian Truths.

All Christian denominations believe in the Apostle's Creed. Those that do not subscribe to the Creed are considered to be a sect or a cult...not Christian.
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[Nixit]

Now a sect would be Opus Dei... yikes!