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Posted: **Wed Feb 08, 2012 2:37 pm**

I was reading through the "PHC Questions Answered" thread and thought it was a very illuminating and popular, over 30 pages, discussion. I was thinking that it might be interesting if volunteers started similar threads about their own denomination. I think that the issue of ecumenical dialog is an important one and there tends to be a lack of knowledge about the varied denominations that often gets in the way of working together and hampers any dialog or discussions.

If this is an acceptable idea to people we might say that the volunteer write a brief introduction giving a brief account of their history, a brief background on their denomination, and provide links to more resources for those interested in learning more. The floor would then be opened for questions.

What do you think? I know I would like to learn more about all the various denominations.

Posted: **Wed Feb 08, 2012 3:31 pm**

I think this would be a great idea.

However, my denomination is virtually identical to the PHC one and so it would be rather pointless to start a topic on it.

I agree with odysseyfan1 on almost everything he has said in the thread.

I would like to see some other denominations represented though. It would be interesting.

Posted: **Wed Feb 08, 2012 3:44 pm**

Lee wrote:I think this would be a great idea.

However, my denomination is virtually identical to the PHC one and so it would be rather pointless to start a topic on it. I agree with odysseyfan1 on almost everything he has said in the thread.

I would like to see some other denominations represented though. It would be interesting.

But still, please compile and list what your main beliefs are.

At least, that's what I think AynRand is asking for people to do.

Posted: **Wed Feb 08, 2012 3:56 pm**

Sounds great.

I'd do it, but I'm pretty much non-denominational. I have some personal convictions about 'ecumenical' things, but they don't really hold to any denomination in particular.

Posted: **Wed Feb 08, 2012 7:12 pm**

I'm a Southern Baptist conservative. I highly doubt I'm the only one here, so I'm not sure how many people would be really curious as to how it works.

Posted: **Wed Feb 08, 2012 7:32 pm**

I'd consider doing this but I am tired of being bashed for my beliefs by other Christians. (Not just on here.) And seeing as basically no one on here agree's with me I'm not doing it without some support. But I do look forward to seeing someone else do it.

Posted: **Wed Feb 08, 2012 7:43 pm**

Yeah; I'm worried that it might turn into my interpretation instead of what the denomination really is.

Posted: **Wed Feb 08, 2012 10:09 pm**

My suggestion would be that each volunteer, everyone doesn't need to do this, start a new thread and post the information I suggested there and then open it up to questions, respectable questions, this isn't the debate area.

Pip: I'd love to see a thread where you explain how you came to be non-denominational, you could also post a link to your church's website if they have one or talk about what your church does that you like.

Ginny: I'd be really curious to learn about Southern Baptist and yes its your interpretation of what your denomination is but that's really the best you can do. I'd much rather learn what an actual Southern Baptist thinks than read some book saying what they believe that may or may not have been written by a Southern Baptist.

Haymitch: This is not a chance to bash differences or even to debate. These threads should be for honest inquirers to find out about other Christians and what they believe; and maybe how much we have in common.

Posted: **Thu Feb 09, 2012 10:52 am**

I think this would be interesting, however, I don't really belong to a denomination. Uh, my church believes certain things, but we're not Baptist, Non-denominational, etc....

Posted: **Thu Feb 09, 2012 1:01 pm**

I could probably defend the Baptist side of things pretty well, even though I consider myself to be independent of any denomination.

Posted: **Thu Feb 09, 2012 1:12 pm**

Let's not try to defend a denomination if we don't belong to that denomination, that could quickly lead to trouble.

To those non-denominational people, talk in your thread about how you got to where you are. If you were raised non-denominational talk about what draws you to being independent and like I said post a link to your churches website if they have one or maybe type up your doctrinal statement if your church has one.

So who wants to go first? I'll start a thread as soon as someone else does

Posted: **Thu Feb 09, 2012 1:40 pm**

Jesus' Princess wrote:I think this would be interesting, however, I don't really belong to a denomination. Uh, my church believes certain things, but we're not Baptist, Non-denominational, etc....

That's pretty much called non-denominational.

I guess I could go ahead and post a topic.

Or maybe this topic could just be sort of a general denomination Q&A topic. We don't really need a bunch of different denominational topics floating around.

So, this is my church's belief statement:

I've pretty much always been non-denominational, I guess. That's just the way my family went. Our current church is called a community church and welcomes all denominations, but we're affiliated with the Evangelical Presbyterian church.

Posted: **Thu Feb 09, 2012 2:31 pm**

Pip wrote:
Jesus' Princess wrote:I think this would be interesting, however, I don't really belong to a denomination. Uh, my church believes certain things, but we're not Baptist, Non-denominational, etc....
That's pretty much called non-denominational. ;

I guess that make sense, I've just never thought of itnthat way

maybe I'll make a thread,so things don't get confusing in here.

Posted: **Thu Feb 09, 2012 2:33 pm**

Pip: Thank you for the post, a few questions. 1. You welcome all denominations, do you have any limitations on who may take communion with you? 2. I was looking at the EPC's website and they said that the issue of women pastors is up to the local congregation, what does your congregation believe about the ordination of women?

I agree, if people want to post here go ahead. If they want to start a new thread go ahead. A combination of those will keep too many threads from starting but will also ensure this thread doesn't get out of control.

Posted: **Thu Feb 09, 2012 2:42 pm**

Ginny Weasley wrote:I'm a Southern Baptist conservative. I highly doubt I'm the only one here, so I'm not sure how many people would be really curious as to how it works.

I would be interested...

Posted: **Thu Feb 09, 2012 3:21 pm**

Ayn Rand wrote:Pip: Thank you for the post, a few questions. 1. You welcome all denominations, do you have any limitations on who may take communion with you? 2. I was looking at the EPC's website and they said that the issue of women pastors is up to the local congregation, what does your congregation believe about the ordination of women?

1. No, as long as they're a believer of course.
2. I'm not entirely sure, but I do know we've had women speak in the main service before, and there are several female leaders in the youth ministry of course.

Posted: **Thu Feb 09, 2012 4:59 pm**

Haymitch wrote:I'd consider doing this but I am tired of being bashed for my beliefs by other Christians. (Not just on here.) And seeing as basically no one on here agree's with me I'm not doing it without some support. But I do look forward to seeing someone else do it.

From what I remember, I think I've agreed with you before.

Posted: **Thu Feb 09, 2012 5:32 pm**

SoccerLOTR wrote:
Haymitch wrote:I'd consider doing this but I am tired of being bashed for my beliefs by other Christians. (Not just on here.) And seeing as basically no one on here agree's with me I'm not doing it without some support. But I do look forward to seeing someone else do it.
From what I remember, I think I've agreed with you before.

Yes, just bad past experiences.

Posted: **Thu Feb 09, 2012 5:34 pm**

Understandable. I'm hoping mine won't spark too much argument, but we shall see!

Posted: **Sat Feb 11, 2012 8:02 pm**

I think this is an interesting idea, I'm already having a bit of fun just asking questions.

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