Originally Posted by antlers
Originally Posted by nighthawk
Originally Posted by antlers
Originally Posted by nighthawk
Originally Posted by antlers
Who gives a flip how many different denominations there are...? Despite the insignificant theological differences between them,

Whoa Nellie! there are some crucial theological differences. Or does close enough for government work apply?

There are essential beliefs (such as those that I mentioned earlier), and there are non-essential beliefs. Individuals do have liberty in non-essential beliefs. Believers do have the personal freedom to have varying interpretations on theological issues that are not clearly presented in Scripture.
“Accept the one whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable matters… Who are you to judge someone else’s servant? To their own master servants stand or fall… So then each of us will give an account of ourselves to God… So whatever you believe about these things keep between yourself and God.” - Romans 14:1, 4, 12, 22
Sorta like this communion thing. Is it real or not? Or somewhere in between? Minor theological difference?

People disagree about certain things in the Bible, understandably so, (such as the stories of Noah or Jonah). Demanding that they believe in things that are not pertinent to one’s salvation only pushes people further away. Believing in the stories of Noah and Jonah are NOT essential to one’s salvation, but believing in the The Gospel is...!
Regarding the Catholic doctrine of substantiation...Protestants don’t buy that any more than they buy the Catholic doctrine of praying to Mary.



I think the issue for many is the idea that you must believe that the Bible(not sure which one)must be believed in its entirety as the inerrant word of God if you want to be a Christian. To many Christians, there isn't any beliefs that not pertinent.