This post is to spark discussion on unity in Jesus Christ. How can we in Jesus come together despite denominational differences and work toward unity and the uplifiting of Jesus?
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There are two sides to that blade. One, an attack (rather a genuine criticism) of one's denomination need not be a personal attack against that particular person. All too many times when I have questioned someone about their particular ecclesiastical authority they take it as a slam against themselves.
The other side of the blade is an adherent to a particular denomination need not mean they are in lockstep with their particular ecclesiastical authority or peculiar dogma (i.e. I am a Baptist but do not subscribe to Baptist Perpetuity).
We can paint with large brushes because that is what denominations are set up to foster. But we can and should take a look at the individual brush strokes that each person paints with in that tapestry that is our particular denomination before forming an opinion of the individual themselves.
Well, I can make the obvious zealot attack against this statement, but we have all heard it. Rather, I would simply qualify that statement (sorry, the Baptist in me), all those who name Jesus as savior are of His fold, likewise not all organizations fall into the same category.I love this we can have a civilized conversation on unity! We just express our salvation and faith in Jesus differently but are all saved!
I am not talking of ecunemism but a common respect for other denominations values and beliefs. Coming froma Pentecostal-Holiness background I have received numerous attacks, stigmas, and stereotypes for my beliefs. People who cliam to be Christians love to tear down their fellow brothers in Christ. Not all Chrisitans do what I just stated but a minority do. Christ called us to unity not in a sytematic way but in Spirit and truth. I believe there is need of a Awakening bypassing denominationl, social, cultural, and other boundaries to up lift Jesus and bring soul into the kingdom of God. It is mandate set by Christ!
That could be seen to be true as to the Roman church.Catholic means universal, but since there ARE denominations that proves the Roman Church is NOT catholic in nature despite the claims the name implies.