What are the differences between certain denominations of churches?
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Of the 3 cults you mentioned, 2 of them created their own gospel or rewrote the Bible to the point, it almost supports their claims.  Christ is a Lord, but not GOD in their teachings.\n\nChurch of Christ came out of the same time era, but seem to recognize Jesus and God have always existed.  Its founder had dealings and influence from mormon and advent teachings of works based salvation.\n\nThere is a scale.  If you REPENT of EVERY sin before you die AND IF you are baptised BEFORE you die, THEN you may earn your way to heaven with enough work credit.  They also do not believe in mixing with other churches for mission work and so forth.  They never have sex standing up as someone may think they are dancing. (tacky, but funny joke told to me by C of C)  They don't dance or believe in music for worship.\n\nThe other denominations you mentioned, while having many differences, do believe Christ was "God with us".  We are saved by grace, not works and the Holy Spirit, like Jesus is part of GOD.  They existed and have always existed.  Those parts are often called the Trinity.\n\nThe JW is an ugly little cult.  They use moderate to intense pressure to keep their members.  They deny Christ and God are one, they deny Christ was crucified on a cross, they deny he arose in body and spirit.    Their leaders are "prophets" and what they say supersedes the Bible.   ONLY they can interpret Biblical truth.  Their members must have their insight to understand the "real" meaning.\n  \nThey deny heaven other than for 144,000 of their cult. Everyone else OF THEIR CULT that is "good" enough stay for eternity on earth.  Everyone that is bad is just "dead'.  They deny hell.  \n\nThe cult started as a publishing company selling tracts and they still raise most of their money selling literature and real estate.  Base out of NJ, they renamed their home office "Bethel".  They attract a large number of Spanish speaking followers because in Spanish the word GOD or Lord in English is often shown as Jehovah in Spanish.  Their followers are often poorly educated, that having little to do with their beliefs as they indoctrine and use a large amount of social pressure and guilt to keep members active.\n\nThe JW and LDS both teach Jesus was a created being.  Created in an existance before man, but created.  \n\nLDS claim Jesus is a brother of Lucifer, the fallen angel.  You may become a god yourself just like Jesus and have your own world.  Their leaders are "prophets" and what they say supersedes the Bible.  Their secret preistly order swears blood oaths and wears "magic underwear" to ward off spirits.  The average members is not aware of the deeper cult actions of the preisthood.  The average mormon is well educated and doctrined and taught specific methods for attracting people of other faiths to theirs.  They will come into other churches to lure aways strays.
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The episcopalian church is really a mix between the catholic and methodist church.  We have many of the same traditions as catholic churches, like communion every sunday, processionals, acolytes, different alter 'helpers'(for lack of a better word).  However, we do not believe salvation is earned in any way, or that we need to speak through a priest to speak to God.  Episcopalians believe in having a relationship with God, and that there is one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.  We do not have any type of confessional, but believe in confessing our sins to God himself.  Those are main features that can be seen, but there are most likely more than that, but I've simply observed these few from being in the Episcopalian church for so long.  Hope it helped! :)
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I'll answer it as best as I can:\n1. Catholics believe in the Pope, Protestants do not.\n2.Methodists believe in God and Jesus, but they emphasize free will.\n3. Mormons believe in the teachings of Joseph Smith, and they do not believe in smoking nor drinking coffee, tea, or alcohol.\n4. Lutherans believe in the teachings of Martin Luther, who truly believed that salvation is found in the word of God alone.\n5. Presbyterians believe in scripture, but its teachings tell that faith, grace, salvation are acquired alone.\n6. Episcopalians (also known as Anglicans) believe in the Apostles' Creed, the 39 articles of faith, and the Book Of Common Prayer. There are churches that have a service similar to Roman Catholics (known as Anglo-Catholicism; but they don't believe in the Pope), or they have services that are reformed like Lutherans which have no Catholic elements at all.\n7. Pentecostals believe in the Bible hands down, but they feel you need to be baptized in Jesus' name in order to get into heaven.\n8. Jehovah's Witnesses-Believe in the Bible, but they do not celebrate holidays or birthdays. They have minister and elders, but they meet a a place called the Kingdom Hall. They don't believe in souls; they believe that when death occurs you go to the ground but will be resurrected when the second coming occurs.
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Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholics separated from one another in 1054. There are very few theological differences. The main difference is that the Eastern Orthodox Churches follow the Byzantine Rite and the Roman Catholic Church follows the Roman or Latin Rite.\n\nPope John Paul II said of the Eastern Orthodox Churches in Orientale Lumen, "A particularly close link already binds us. We have almost everything in common."
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I'm non-denominal..I don't like what denominations stand for. In the bible God says do not divide.
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Protestants started with a monk Martin Luther who rebelled against the corruption of the RC church in his time (15th Century). Anglicans were started by Henry VIII who wanted a divorce. Protestant tends to cover Baptists and other groups that are quite 'back to basics' with regard to the Bible. Anglican covers a spectrum from Anglo-catholic (more like RC) to Evangelical (more like Pentecostal). The biggest difference though is in how they view Holy Communion. Anglicans would be closer to the Roman Catholic interpretation (Jesus spiritually and physically present), whereas Proteatants see it just as a memorial meal of the last supper.
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Christianity is a religion.  What you listed are denominations within "Christianity".
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Why do you think there are so many different types of churches.
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Because different parties have different goals and beliefs just like different churches do.
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Both believe in the same basic premise of how to become a Christian.  Both believe in Baptism (although most Baptist churches dunk, whereas Methodist as a rule sprinkle).  Baptism has nothing to do with becoming a Christian.  To become a Christian, all you have to do is believe that Jesus is the son of God, came to this earth, lived a perfect, sinless life, died on a cross for your sins and was resurrected to conquer death.  Baptism is an outward sign to the world of your committment.\nAs for the difference, the Methodist church follows a holiness doctrine which says that once we are saved, the Holy Spirit works in each of us toward becoming holy(like Christ).  Either way, both are Christian churches which is what really matters.\nBTW, I grew up going to Baptist churches, but now I go to Methodist.  But I just label myself as a Christian.
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Well, through history different churches broke away from each other and formed their own religions. IE the Church of England (Episcopals) broke away from Cathololicism, Methodist broke away from the Church of England. There are huge differences amoung many of them. I suggest visiting local churches to really know. beliefnet.com is a great religious resource.
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Every Baptist church is a little different because they are congregational in their governments.  Each should have its own Constitution & Bylaws.  You'll have to check that document to see how the Finance Committee is set up in your church.
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A few differences. Most Christians believe similar things unlike the FALSE religion of those who knock on doors.\n\nSay no more.
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the teachings and the authority of the church is very different, the catholic church is a different branch of christianity. in the catholic bible there are seven more books than in the other denominations, the other christians deleted the seven books and edited romans and ruth,shortened esther.... which caused a major reform in christianity. to find out more on the catholic church you could try americancatholic.org. there are many differences and it would be hard to state them all in a short space. the best thing to do is to focus on the things we have in common, and when you don't understand what someone or people believe ask or look it up online for better understanding.hope this helps and god bless.
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The reason for all the different denominations is differing opinion over certain parts of the Bible.\nOne of the biggest bones of contention is speaking in tongues.\nMy Uncle, an ordained Baptist preacher didn't believe in speaking in tongues as it is applied today.\nThe Pentecostal religion is real strong on speaking in tongues.\nThat's just one example.\nRemember religion as we know it today is man made.\nIt's all about faith in  GOD and acceptance of Jesus Christ.
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Well you're not really converting if you were already a Christian. Just choose whichever denomination you fell most comfortable with. None of them are perfect. Maybe you should tryout a few different ones to see what you might like.
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most of the denominations i am involved in. i go to the Salvation Army and also lead a inter denomination fellowship. the unity of Christians  is very important.\nsolider 612 . well said\n\ni got this off Heartlight. "when we all love Jesus more then our denomination, that is when true unity begins"