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What you like about other denominations Christanon 01/31/18 (Wed) 20:50:20 fe5ee1 No.597217

Since we had an earlier thread about the problems we each had with specific denominations, let's talk about what we admire in denominations that aren't our own.

> Catholicism

< Excellent knowledge of Scripture, especially the nuances of Greek that can change the meaning of any word if you aren't well-versed.

< Respect for the house of God. Reverence of holy items, rather than treating them like plain objects in fear of 'idolatry'.

< Dedication to their prayers, especially with the Rosary.

< Similar beliefs about Christ Jesus despite some glaring differences.

> Protestants

< Dedicated to living their lives by the book, even if the Christian in question is not an expert in Greek or a dedicated student of Scripture.

< Very, very humble. They intend to live the way Jesus did by wearing simple clothes, even rags, and preaching in any place, whether it's outside in the grass before the sea, or in a small repurposed home. I admire their dedication to humility, but they take it too far.

Christanon 01/31/18 (Wed) 22:40:01 de6bf7 No.597289

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I posted in the other thread so now I have to post here.

>Individuals from other denominations

They may not be representative of all the doctrines you see taught, they may just be pious people who haven't grown much in the word of God. The fact they say Jesus Christ is the Lord and that they have faith in Him and aren't questioning that means a lot for the chances they will also agree with the truth on the word of God and understand.

>Trad RCC, EC, & other "Latin"-oriented groups I missed

Many of them are here simply because they are trying to be consistent with what they see as history.

>Eastern Orthodox

Same as the above.

>mainstream RCC

These are making an attempt at world religion to unite all people, and some of them may be well-intentioned.

>Sedes

They are trying to be consistent with historical doctrines of catholicism.

>Anglican and Episcopalian

They usually seems to be very well-mannered, and trying to stay self-disciplined and simply be a good example.

>No-labels churches (called "non-denominational" despite often being organized as one)

People who are trying to stay close to what God intended for the church, not becoming a political organization.

>Mainline protestants

Some of them are just remaining within their historical association in the hopes that ecumenical policy can unify all the churches to their vision, with no ulterior motive to it.

>Conservative protestants

They care a lot about being consistent with their own layout of history, and with Scripture and with traditional doctrine at once. With the exception of deep cover infiltrators, Are trying to unite behind the truth rather than compromise.

>Southern Baptist Convention

For the most part highly conservative-values Christians that want to cooperate through para-church ministries like Bible colleges to have a standard among them.

>Reformed Baptist and similar variations

These are people who can be just as studious and earnest about the Bible as well who are only distinguished by taken certain protestant doctrines to heart like Calvinism or Arminianism or another creed.

Christanon 02/01/18 (Thu) 02:23:16 4ed801 No.597409

>Orthodoxy

<Surviving communism

<More mystical leanings

<More actively encouraging fasting

>Protestants

<Prot work ethic is not a meme, generally very helpful and useful folks.

<Conservative prot families are usually the backbone of otherwise degenerate areas here in America.

Christanon 02/01/18 (Thu) 02:58:00 8f4493 No.597422

>>597409

Pretty much feel the same but I would mention Catholicism's liturgical music tradition as being the most sophisticated and and highly developed in perhaps all of Christendom and in world music in general.

Christanon 02/01/18 (Thu) 03:09:15 6a20df No.597433

Catholics do the deepest work on theology, Orthodox preserve the liturgy and Methodists write the hymns.

Christanon 02/01/18 (Thu) 03:10:43 e915ae No.597436

Catholic and Orthodox music sounds pretty good. I don't really like the art though.

Christanon 02/01/18 (Thu) 03:11:11 6a20df No.597437

Oh and Baptists: You're right about full immersion baptism being the best way.

Christanon 02/01/18 (Thu) 05:44:59 5a0f57 No.597509

I appreciate the immense outreach that the Catholic church has and the amount of charity work that they do around the world.

Anglican music is usually quite good.

I grew up Presbyterian, so I have a soft spot for Calvinists.

The Baptists that I've met are some of the most passionate and God-fearing believers I've ever known. God bless them.

Christanon 02/01/18 (Thu) 07:56:03 98c1f1 No.597543

>>597217

I like how these threads are started by the biggest teddy bear denomination.

>Catholics

<although you're hated I still like you guys. I wish the schism would be over soon.

>Baptists

<I grew up Baptist and you guys are really cool. They say we go overboard with music but you guys rock. I like how you try to involve people to play modern music for the church. Although I personally am not a fan of the popular christian rock music, I'm not going to say it's the worst genre of music ever (post 90's country and post 90's rap).

>Episcopals

<I also grew up in this church and I loved the tradition and music. A lot of us end up becoming Orthodox because Episcopals are very passionate about what we do. We like to be more involved with the community.

>Orthodox

<free food, a second family, and people who love you. I've never felt more at home than at the church after I moved to college. I'm glad I chose this church even if I am not officially confirmed.

>Church of Christ

<you somehow make Baptists hate you more than they do with Cathodox and other Baptists. Bravo, if they gave CoC a flag it would be the new (you) meta of posting. I mean this in a good way, it's nice to see other people going through that.

>Independent Fundamental Baptists

<although your structure is crude you have full trust in God and the Holy Spirit. I can respect that mindset.

Christanon 02/01/18 (Thu) 08:26:45 b17149 No.597548

>>597289

> With the exception of deep cover infiltrators,

Please explain.

Christanon 02/01/18 (Thu) 08:27:51 b17149 No.597549

>>597433

I’ve known some pretty decent Methodists. Their respect for the Holy Spirit is a notable.

Christanon 02/01/18 (Thu) 13:25:21 77fe73 No.597604

I really admire Baptists and how fervent and engaged with the 'Christian life', and how intently they read the Scriptures and try to live in accordance to God's Will.

Christanon 02/01/18 (Thu) 14:54:18 fadd6e No.597639

>>597217

>Catholicism

I've spoken with other reformerd people on this and I'll have to say I'm kinda jealous of your aesthetic. The whole statues things, although I think it's makes your church look like a hindu temple, I have always thought it looked kinda cool and stuff. Also, those Latin Gregorian chants are neat af!

>EO

I don't know much about you guys but a lot of the reasons why I like you guys are similar to that of Catholics. Also, I like how you also understand that the concept of the papacy is not biblical or even historical. If I was to ever leave being Presbyterian, which is highly unlikely, I'd begome you guys.

>Independent Fundamental Baptist

You guys are funny and I really appreciate your sincerity although I feel as though it comes off as naive but still I respect the zeal.

>Sede

You're so close. You're so, so close!

Christanon 02/01/18 (Thu) 14:56:48 268552 No.597640

>>597217

>Catholicism

Closest to Orthodoxy by far, despite what memes say.

> Protestants

They are Christians (Trinitarians at least). Thats good enough for me at least

Christanon 02/01/18 (Thu) 17:21:58 4a06fe No.597679

>Catholics :

One way or another, you helped the world know about the Bible.

>Orthodox :

You get the question of the filioque right

>Protestants :

You understood that something was wrong with christianity. And got many things right.

Christanon 02/01/18 (Thu) 17:27:39 4a06fe No.597680

>>597679

I'd add, to be more precise :

>Non-mainstream Cathos (like Trad, Sedev, FPieXII (can't remember the name))

You really like religion and to dig in it.

>Evangelical :

very zealous and kind.

>Christadelphians :

You're like our cousins !

>Mormons :

you're nice guys.

t. JW

Christanon 02/01/18 (Thu) 17:56:58 b332ea No.597686

>>597679

>>597680

Underrated

Christanon 02/01/18 (Thu) 22:05:57 6efc05 No.597833

I like Baptist memes.

Christanon 02/01/18 (Thu) 22:44:52 b597c0 No.597871

>>597217

>Methodists

I grew up a Methodist and I know how earnest most of them are in their search for God.

Also, John Westley is probably one of the only founders of a protestant denomination who didn't have too many skeletons in the closet.

He had one or two, but they were before he found true faith.

>Ethiopian Orthodox

Your faith is evident from the fact that you are the last Christian country in North Africa.

You never converted, you still hold today. Keep the faith!

Christanon 02/01/18 (Thu) 22:56:26 8a7332 No.597877

>>597543

>I like how these threads are started by the biggest teddy bear denomination.

Orthodox is not a denomination. And the few ethno–othhos I’ve known were not teddy bears. Don’t let the simplicity of the flags here deceive you.

Christanon 02/02/18 (Fri) 00:27:50 36b241 No.597940

>>597871

>John Westley is probably one of the only founders of a protestant denomination who didn't have too many skeletons in the closet.

What skeletons and who are you referring to here? I know about luther's love of the lavatory, if that's one you're referring to What about Wesley? Do you also mean Calvin? John Knox? etc? Would you mind elaborating?

Sage because not in the spirit of the thread

Christanon 02/02/18 (Fri) 02:05:22 77fe73 No.597994

>>597940

John Wesley had trouble 'feeling' the presence of God and having a personal heartfelt connection to Him for some part of his life. It was only when he met some Hussites on the way to America that he 'learnt' how to acheive it. He had the outward markings of a Christian man, but he didn't really have much of the inward workings of one. This issue really ate him up inside. He wanted to feel a true and personal connection with God, not just believe and pray and do the right thing. Once he 'learnt' how to connect with God the way the Hussites did - the way he desired, it played a huge influence on his teachings thereafter. Much of this theology is based upon this personal issue he had. He placed much importance on feeling and having a personal relationship with God, not just believing in Him and doing what's right.

He also kinda failed a preaching expedition in America; some believe because he was distracted by a girl, who ended up marrying another man. He then refused to give her communion because reasons and had a pretty longwinded legal proceedings thereafter. He returned to England feeling very miserable, and felt like he had failed as a preacher. He obviously overcame this eventually though.

Christanon 02/02/18 (Fri) 02:34:24 b597c0 No.598006

>>597940

Well, Wesley's wife was conveniently put in an insane asylum. He also narrowly escaped to England when running away from an American sheriff.

Luther suggested burning Jews and he possibly offered to cover up a friend's adultery.

I'm told by a former Calvinist that Calvin was quick to burn people at the stake.

I honestly don't know much about Knox.

Christanon 02/02/18 (Fri) 02:42:43 2fadba No.598011

>>598006

Knox wrote a book about how women shouldn't be given power ever and that they're basically the devil, in response to the reign of Mary I of England. And he had the worst timing too because Mary died like a year later and then Elizabeth I came to the throne.

Christanon 02/02/18 (Fri) 02:55:27 b597c0 No.598018

>>598011

Lol, rip

Christanon 02/02/18 (Fri) 11:51:44 5cbcc5 No.598140

>>597217

>Catholicism

<knowledge of Scripture

I’m Catholic and this is not true at all: 90% of us as as ignorant as a goat when it comes to Bible…

<Dedication to their prayers

Again, not so true.

But thanks anyway.

I admire how many Reformed Christians have memorised almost all of the Bible and can quote it from heart. And the Orthodox faithfuls are usually ready to protect their Church and faith no matter what, also awesome liturgical stuff.

Christanon 02/02/18 (Fri) 17:10:51 45efc9 No.598312

>>597217

>Protestantism

<very industrious people that helped shape the modern successful countries, like the US. Gave us great christian apologetics like C.S. Lewis, whose works help christians of all denominations find joy.

Played an instrumental role in making the United States the greatest country on earth, which in turn allowed them to liberate Europe from godless fascism and communism.

>Orthodox

<Easily one of the smarter people I talk to. Their aesthetics are purely divine. Can often not see where heaven starts and earth ends when indulged in orthodox aesthetics.

Christanon 02/02/18 (Fri) 17:16:53 268552 No.598315

>>597877

This is simply one of the stupidest posts in this thread

Christanon 02/02/18 (Fri) 18:14:31 b0ce4d No.598337

Tbh there's not a single thing I like about a single denomination. God said he's not the author of confusion, so there must be no God in all denominations.

Christanon 02/02/18 (Fri) 19:02:25 9ba5df No.598364