Differences in Denomations

[tel0004]

Does anybody know of any non biased websites that lay out all the differences between different denomations. Thanks.

[Morgaine1205]

I found this site - but I confess I haven't spent a lot of time researching to see if it is non-biased.

http://www.religionfacts.com/christianity/charts/denominations_beliefs.htm

[TheAJKMan]

An interesting question actually, one that has gotten me curious as well now. Mmm, think I'm gonna have to take a peek around and see what I can come up with.

theajkman

[susanann]

Good topic, I am always surprised to see how much we really have in common with other people.

[If Not For Grace]

I got a book on the differences of protestants and after reading it--it's mostly hair splitting and ceremonial rather than real theology.

But really most RELIGIONS compare with few differences. It kinda goes:

"There is one somegod who is good and should be served, who has sent/ordained some prophet type and will reward you here and/or next life if/when, attached with some do do this and don't do that for topping".

[progressivegal]

I found this site - but I confess I haven't spent a lot of time researching to see if it is non-biased.

http://www.religionfacts.com/christianity/charts/denominations_beliefs.htm
That was really interesting. It really shows just how similar different Christian Denominations are. I did notice that when I compared Catholic to Anglican that there where a couple of things about the Catholic Faith that where misrepresented (The obvious one being that Catholics don't [or atleast aren't supposed to] pray to saints, and also I'm pretty sure that both Godparents don't have to be Catholic, I know my cousins son was baptised in a roman Catholic church and his Godmother was Catholic, but his Godfather was protestant), but overall, it was very interesting :)

[susanann]

I did notice that when I compared Catholic to Anglican that there where a couple of things about the Catholic Faith that where misrepresented


Catholics always seem to be misrepresented on what they believe. Maybe, it is because so many protestant religions came from the catholic religion.

Anyways, I have found catholics to be extremely tolerating to other religions, and accept other true Christains of any denomination as being their Christian brothers and sisters, of the "one" church founded by Jesus.

The respect that catholics themselves have for other fellow christians, i.e. baptists, lurterans, etc. is MOST impressive.

[progressivegal]

Catholics always seem to be misrepresented on what they believe. Maybe, it is because so many protestant religions came from the catholic religion.

Anyways, I have found catholics to be extremely tolerating to other religions, and accept other true Christains of any denomination as being their Christian brothers and sisters, of the "one" church founded by Jesus.

The respect that catholics themselves have for other fellow christians, i.e. baptists, lurterans, etc. is MOST impressive.
I agree :) I was telling my husband that I have more respect for Catholicism than alot of protestant denominations, because Catholics seem to be the ones saying "I'm a Christian, but you're a Christian too" where certain protestant denominations tend to say to Catholics "We're Christians and you aren't" (though I do see this slowly but surely changing :))

[Always4HIM]

I don't wish to be difficult or to cause hard feelings or disrespect any Christian. Heaven knows, in this day and time, we must stick together against the world. But, without apology, I must ask, why would anyone pray to any other than God the Father Himself? We are His children, and Jesus Christ came and lived and died to be our intercessor. No human being, no saint, not even the mother of Jesus is in league with the Divine. Again, I'm not trying to be an antagonist, but I believe we have a direct link to God, paid for in blood, by His precious Son. He needs no help from any human being, alive or dead in ministering to us.

[DarkLord]

I don't wish to be difficult or to cause hard feelings or disrespect any Christian. Heaven knows, in this day and time, we must stick together against the world. But, without apology, I must ask, why would anyone pray to any other than God the Father Himself? We are His children, and Jesus Christ came and lived and died to be our intercessor. No human being, no saint, not even the mother of Jesus is in league with the Divine. Again, I'm not trying to be an antagonist, but I believe we have a direct link to God, paid for in blood, by His precious Son. He needs no help from any human being, alive or dead in ministering to us.
Rev. 1:6, 5:10 - Jesus made us a kingdom of priests for God. Priests intercede through Christ on behalf of God's people.
James 5:16; Proverbs 15:8, 29 - the prayers of the righteous (the saints) have powerful effects. This is why we ask for their prayers. How much more powerful are the saints’ prayers in heaven, in whom righteousness has been perfected.


Rev. 5:8 - the prayers of the saints (on heaven and earth) are presented to God by the angels and saints in heaven. This shows that the saints intercede on our behalf before God, and it also demonstrates that our prayers on earth are united with their prayers in heaven. (The “24 elders” are said to refer to the people of God – perhaps the 12 tribes and 12 apostles - and the “four living creatures” are said to refer to the angels.)

Rev. 6:9-11 – the martyred saints in heaven cry out in a loud voice to God to avenge their blood “on those who dwell upon the earth.” These are “imprecatory prayers,” which are pleas for God’s judgment (see similar prayers in Psalm 35:1; 59:1-17; 139:19; Jer. 11:20; 15:15; 18:19; Zech.1:12-13). This means that the saints in heaven are praying for those on earth, and God answers their prayers (Rev. 8:1-5). We, therefore, ask for their intercession and protection.
Rev. 8:3-4 – in heaven an angel mingles incense with the prayers of all the saints on the golden altar before the throne of God, and the smoke of the incense rose with the prayers of the saints from the hand of the angel before God. These prayers “rise up” before God and elicit various kinds of earthly activity. God responds to his children’s requests, whether made by his children on earth or in heaven.

More from : John Salza Scripture Catholic URl

[silverdawn]

I think that all the antagonism between the denominations is stupid. We are all brothers and sisters in christ. I think we all fundamentally believe that same things, and that a particular church is just a matter of preference for sermon/worship style.

[DarkLord]

I think that all the antagonism between the denominations is stupid. We are all brothers and sisters in christ. I think we all fundamentally believe that same things, and that a particular church is just a matter of preference for sermon/worship style.
I disagree. We dont just differ with worship style but rather in DOCTRINES. Each of us believe in a contradictory Truth (Christ is God? Papal INfabillity? Invisible Church? Private vs Church INtepretation). Our doctrines contradict thats why we differ. Worship style does not cause schism. In the catholic church for example, there is traditonalist and charismatics but they are one church. The catholics and the pentecostals differ not on how we worship but rather our doctrines.

[stray bullet]

Does anybody know of any non biased websites that lay out all the differences between different denomations. Thanks.

If you are looking for what Catholics believe on the major issues and why, www.catholic.com is a pretty good website.

[DarkLord]

I think u should read both sides (kinda hard judging there is 36 000 prots sect...oops biased). But yea read both sides, get an understanding...go where ur heart tell u. Read history too...and u be amazed

[beautyofwisdom]

Do a search for interfaith religions and you might find something.