Can the Christian Churches ever Reunite?

[Terrywoodenpic]

Can the Christian Churches ever Reunite.
There have been some forceful arguments recently from a number of our members, showing how the Beliefs of their Churches can not be changed.
To Reunite Some of these Beliefs must change. So does that mean we shall never Unite.

Terry
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Amen! Truly I say to you: Gather in my name. I am with you.

 

[Green Gaia]

Do you mean reunite under one big name and everyone believe exactly the same? No, I don't thing that will ever happen. But what could happen is not only all the Christian denominations and sects unite, but all religions come together and recognize that even though we all may believe differently, we're all searching for the same goals. That should we should stop fighting over differences and be peaceful in the name of what we have in common.

 

[michel]

Do you mean reunite under one big name and everyone believe exactly the same? No, I don't thing that will ever happen. But what could happen is not only all the Christian denominations and sects unite, but all religions come together and recognize that even though we all may believe differently, we're all searching for the same goals. That should we should stop fighting over differences and be peaceful in the name of what we have in common.

I tend to agree with Maize - sad as it is, some of the differences, that seem to mean so much to some, are actually beyond my understanding; I dare say that's because I am not as educated as those who have these problems- but it sounds very sad to me.

 

[Terrywoodenpic]

I think I mean sufficiently United to be able to share Communion with each other.
I know quit a few churches can But they are all what I would call low churches.

Terry
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Amen! Truly I say to you: Gather in my name. I am with you.

 

[Green Gaia]

I think I mean sufficiently United to be able to share Communion with each other.
I know quit a few churches can But they are all what I would call low churches.

Terry

Well, my church does not have a Communion ceremony, so I can't help you there. I think if people would see they have more in common than different, there would be no reason why they couldn't share Communion with each other. What do you mean by "low" churches? Lower profile?

 

[michel]

I think I mean sufficiently United to be able to share Communion with each other.
I know quit a few churches can But they are all what I would call low churches.

Terry
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Amen! Truly I say to you: Gather in my name. I am with you.

I suppose that's natural, when you think about it; 'low church' signifies, to me, a more middle of the road approach, compared to those I would describe as being 'very disciplined'.

 

[Terrywoodenpic]

Sorry ! To a Church of england person Low churches are so well known we think everyone uses the term. To us a High Church practices its services and has beliefs almost identical to the Catholic Church. Low churches mostly wear simple vestments and have more informal services. such as methodists congregational and baptists. some but not all start communion with words such as "all who love the lord......" as they don't have confirmation and any one is welcome. The low church of england will allow any visitor to take communion who normally takes it in their own church.

Terry
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Amen! Truly I say to you: Gather in my name. I am with you.

 

[Sabio]

Can the Christian Churches ever Reunite.
There have been some forceful arguments recently from a number of our members, showing how the Beliefs of their Churches can not be changed.
To Reunite Some of these Beliefs must change. So does that mean we shall never Unite.

Terry
__________________________________________
Amen! Truly I say to you: Gather in my name. I am with you.

All of the churches will unite, when the Antichrist is revealed and seduces them into an "anything goes in the name of peace religion".

Sabio

 

[Quiddity]

The list of "essentials" are different for all churches. Unless you discuss with charity and an open heart and mind, I don't expect it soon or at all.

~Victor

 

[Mike182]

i dont think the churches wil unite - my church is a vineyard church, its very layed back in terms of regulation and ceremony, and soem of its views are middle ground

i dont like the idea of following a pope, so i wouldn't unite with the catholic church, however that doesn't mean i will never agree with some of their views

i think that in time the churchs will learn to communicate and dsicuss difference of views, and yes acceptance of fellow followers of christ - i will never deny the validity of another faith or another denomination of faith

but i think that some of the differences in views wil not be slackend off by either denomination

views in my church are very different on some issues, if people in my denomination cannt agree on a standpoint, how are we to agree with a different denomination on the issue


but we all believe in christ, and we should all bear that in mind

 

[DreamQuickBook]

All of the churches will unite, when the Antichrist is revealed and seduces them into an "anything goes in the name of peace religion".

Sabio

Oh boy! I can't wait for that! lol There is never an antichrist around when you need one though.

Chances are, the only people that will truly hate the anti-Christ will be Satanists, who simply HATE conformity and herds. *yuck*

 

[Prophet Rashad]

Do you mean reunite under one big name and everyone believe exactly the same? No, I don't thing that will ever happen. But what could happen is not only all the Christian denominations and sects unite, but all religions come together and recognize that even though we all may believe differently, we're all searching for the same goals. That should we should stop fighting over differences and be peaceful in the name of what we have in common.

You are talking about the Ecuminical Movement. That is when churches of different denominations get together in one big we arethe world session. I believe that it will not happen because it just won't.

 

[Mister Emu]

We are united and I won't hear differently

 

[goodjewishboy]

If any of you would like an outside view on the matter I can throw in my some of my thoughts into the discussion. I think part of reason christianity is this broken up now, because the Church at the outset was founded with dogmatic beliefs. When Martin Luther declared that the teachings of the Church weren't true it created an irreconcialbe divide between two groups whose members had to believe their way was the only one for salvation and they had to believe the other belief was false. This kind of mentality is possibly what drove groups to break up even further and sometimes violently. It leaves me to wonder what kind of beliefs would be held by christians if Rome had never become a christian empire.

 

[KirbyFan101]

Well, my church does not have a Communion ceremony, so I can't help you there. I think if people would see they have more in common than different, there would be no reason why they couldn't share Communion with each other. What do you mean by "low" churches? Lower profile?

Anglicans and Catholics could never share communion.

Anglicans believe the bread and wine is symbolic of christs body and blood.

Catholics believe that the bread and the wine is literally christs body and blood.

Whilst everyone correctly says that all Christian denominations have common goals, it should not be forgotten that there are very real differences between the churches. Hence, I doubt they will ever unite...

 

[KirbyFan101]

Oh boy! I can't wait for that! lol There is never an antichrist around when you need one though.

Chances are, the only people that will truly hate the anti-Christ will be Satanists, who simply HATE conformity and herds. *yuck*

Yeah, screw the anti-crhist!

 

[Sabio]

Oh boy! I can't wait for that! lol There is never an antichrist around when you need one though.

Chances are, the only people that will truly hate the anti-Christ will be Satanists, who simply HATE conformity and herds. *yuck*

The problem is that you won't recognize the antichrist when he comes. He will be a great statesman to the politically minded, a peacemaker to those who seek an end to war, the seeming fulfillment of the messiah to the Jews. You say yuk now, but you and the world will embrace him when he appears...

Sabio

 

[michel]

Sorry ! To a Church of england person Low churches are so well known we think everyone uses the term. To us a High Church practices its services and has beliefs almost identical to the Catholic Church. Low churches mostly wear simple vestments and have more informal services. such as methodists congregational and baptists. some but not all start communion with words such as "all who love the lord......" as they don't have confirmation and any one is welcome. The low church of england will allow any visitor to take communion who normally takes it in their own church.

Terry
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Amen! Truly I say to you: Gather in my name. I am with you.

Ah, thank you for explaining that Terry - I must admit it is something I had assumed, incorrectly, to mean something else.

 

[jonny]

Is it bad to say that I don't really want to unite with the other churches? It would be nice if everyone believed the same thing, but it would also be very boring. My beliefs make me happy, give me a purpose in life, and give me something to look forward to in the next life. I'm not saying that another belief couldn't fulfill these needs, but what I believe now makes the most sense to me and I don't want to change my beliefs.

How would the churches unite? Would all the leaders get together and debate the doctrine, take a vote, and then tell all christians that this is now what you believe? Unfortunately, I don't think that God reveals truth in such a democratic way and most christians don't like being told what to believe by leaders of other faiths.

What I do believe is that all christian churches should be united in purpose, and if you take out all of the doctrinal differences, most of them are united in this way.

 

[Mister Emu]

Is it bad to say that I don't really want to unite with the other churches?

Biblically? Yes.

Would all the leaders get together and debate the doctrine, take a vote, and then tell all christians that this is now what you believe?

Well that is how we did it in the past

Unfortunately, I don't think that God reveals truth in such a democratic way and most christians don't like being told what to believe by leaders of other faiths.

I agree to some extent, however I would not limit the Lord ability to reveal. I believe that the canon which was agreed upon had the help of the Lord.