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Debate:Which Christian denomination is the most true to the central teachings of Christianity? (view source)
Revision as of 19:45, February 15, 2008
, 19:45, February 15, 2008→Not a simple question
I submit that the only true and central teachings of Christianity are what came directly from the mouth of Jesus Christ. After that, the moment the very first organized denomination established itself, there came into existence points of divergence, by the sheer fundemental nature of such a concept of a denomination. If different denominations all practiced and preached nothing but the central teachings of their shared faith, there would in effect be no actual denominations at all. As we all know, this is not so.
I submit that the only true and central teachings of Christianity are what came directly from the mouth of Jesus Christ. After that, the moment the very first organized denomination established itself, there came into existence points of divergence, by the sheer fundemental nature of such a concept of a denomination. If different denominations all practiced and preached nothing but the central teachings of their shared faith, there would in effect be no actual denominations at all. As we all know, this is not so.
[[User:Jros83|Jros83]] 21:29, 22 June 2007 (EDT)
[[User:Jros83|Jros83]] 21:29, 22 June 2007 (EDT)
The variations within a denomination are often greater than the differences among denominations. Any denomination (or church within a denomination) that acknowledges the trinity and the sacrifice and free love gift of Jesus for the sins of mankind qualifies. Anything else breaking down into which is the 'most true' just seeks to divide. I draw a parallel to James and John wanting to sit on Jesus' right hand and left in heaven. Trying to determine who will be sitting on the right and left hand misses the point. The important thing is to be there. [[User:Learn together|Learn together]] 14:45, 15 February 2008 (EST)
== Either Catholic, Orthodox, or Messianic Judaism ==
== Either Catholic, Orthodox, or Messianic Judaism ==