religion bashers, Have you ever been to meetings of the denominations that you bash?
456339
I think those who bash without having experienced the ones they are bashing are doing so on the bases of hearsay.  Years ago I was involved with a person who really tried to get me to see the way others worshiped and open my mind to the ideas that just as my worship wasn't wrong, neither was theirs.  Needless to say my experiences of worship have never been the same.
638938
There is the religion and spirituality section, a lot of people rant there...
929253
Lots of things are acceptable.  Go to the library and get a book by Metzger on North American Denominations(Religions)\n\nAre you really interested in Christianity or are you more interested in human hypocrasy.  I think you like stirring the pot,  don't you.
727466
You know, at first I thought, what a stupid question. But then I thought again and realized that there are so many screwy groups out there that try to pose as churches that there probably are  some that do.
413013
Good Question! The ones you speak of are not true followers of Christ! And also because of this, I personally don't set foot in a building someone calls church. We are not called to go to "church", but rather " be the Church.
242966
I've been told more times than I can count that because I am Wiccan I am worshiping Satan and going to hell.  I had a person I worked with once they found out I was Wiccan spent every time we had to deal with each other trying to convert me and tell me I was wrong and it was false.  This person went so far as to send their pastor in to talk to me and try to convert me.  It didn't work I told them bluntly I was happy with my religion.  After open circle one night several of us had a car load of what we call 'attack Christians' follow us home and sermonize us the whole way over a loud speaker from our car!  Things got so bad for us when we held open circle we had to get a restraining order because of protesters who shouted the worst things you can imagine!
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I have a ton of 'em for all different kinds.  Depends on what you need. Start out with these cults, Scientology, Church of Jesus Christs of Latter Day Saints, Jehovah's Witnesses, Bahia, Christian Scientists, Church Universal and Triumphant, Raelens, The Seventh Day Adventists and the ICC(International Church of Christ), The Family. You are going to have a problem with a few of them because the only things out thee are either information the church releases or the anti part of the equation.  There is very little real neutral evidence on them.  I will just start with the generics and let you go from there.
321977
Are you kidding?  Factions WITHIN each of those religions contradict each other you can't expect separate religions to agree on anything!
473084
I never criticize other religions. I think it's insulting to do that. I don't even discuss my religion unless someone asks about it. I believe that people have the right to practice any religion as long as they are not hurting others by doing so. I also believe that too many "religious" people are intolerant of what others believe.
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I've known two people who've managed to drive them away never to return without being rude.  one was an ancient history grad student who could quote original documents from the time of christ. the other was an arch catholic who tried to convert them as hard as they tried to convert her!  when they hauled out the watchtower, she hauled out the catholic enquirer.  it was hilarious to watch.\n\nme, personally, I tell them about my religious beliefs (I believe in God, not religion).  this generally confuses them to the point they wander away looking pained.
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Dang, well first of all you have the catholics protestants and orthodox. then youcan split the orthodox in to a bunch of different gruops,I'm not sure of their names. then you have protestant denominations like 2nd and 7th day adventists, baptist luthereans methodists mormons and then thousands of non denominational churches plus many other kinds including cults like the branch davidians and the peoplebehind the jamestown massacre.
93539
no they are denominations of chirstianity
450946
No, and this is one of my pet peeves. I changed my religion because my initial one felt "wrong" to me. I went searching for what felt right and I found it through my own quest. I didn't need anyone badgering me, which is how every person I met trying to convert another has come off. I hate when people try to lay their own beliefs on others.
502997
I have recently started attending a baptist church...The people are really nice, and this is a more libral baptist church so they are as pushy.
175011
Have you tried a church singles group?
55430
There are many Christian groups that are nondenominational(they have no organized church) that go around. most tend to be strong on the you are damned to go to hell story. Thsi is probably why you cannot find the church they are coming from.\nP.S. from my experiance mormons and JW's do not say you are going to hell.
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Let me take a moment to go on record as saying that the majority of the responses above more than adequately show the lack of respect and hypocracy that is rampant in the Christian community (see the "Why do Christian's Bash Everyone?" question, where everyone says "we don't bash - other's bash *us*!" mmhmm.)\n\nAnyways, Just to let you know I've seen a steady Satanist community over on beliefnet.  While I may not practice your beliefs (or the Christian's beliefs either) I do respect your right as an individual to believe and practice as you will, to whatever brings joy to your life.\n\nIf everyone could bring an ounce of compassion to thier lives, and perhaps act like civilized human beings (and not a torch wielding mob) the world would be a much safer and happier place.\n\nGood luck in your search :)