37,000 denominations in Christianity!!!!!

There are some differences with the denominations that just don't matter; but to know which is correct, test the doctrine of any denomination to see if it measures up with Scripture. What is that denomination teaching? Is that what Jesus taught? Does the denomination compromise with the world to make it popular with people, or is it loyal to the teachings of Jesus even if the world condemns it?

Watch Zeitgeist ^_^ lol, just sharing, I dunno what to say.. for me it's just religion is for someone who is weak. They find religion as a strength so they can move forward.. ^_^ I believe in god but I don't do the same thing as Christians mostly do. I have my own beliefs ^_^

1 Corinthians 9:16 (New International Version) 16Yet when I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, for I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! Paul understood that to be a follower of Jesus would mean to be a preacher of the good news of the kingdom of God. That's what Jesus did when he was on earth. That's what all the early Christians did. Preaching the gospel of the kingdom would be an important identifying mark of Jesus' followers today.

I was very discouraged with the denominations of the church, and because of this, I simply stopped going for a while. None of them seemed to be fully following the Bible. I started researching different denominations and their beliefs, I even thought about becoming a Messianic Jew. But then I began to read about the Mennonites - an Anabaptist faith. Reading about their beliefs made me say, wow! They actually make sense! The Anabaptists were persecuted during the reformation by both the Catholics and Protestants for their radical beliefs: adult only baptism, rejection of the use of force (and thus, refusal to serve in or support the military), and the rejection of wealth. Today the Mennonites are pacifists who value peacemaking, community, and living simply. We try to live as Jesus did.

Ah, but there was a time when there was only one christian church. Catholics have that honor. People can never always agree so some protested. Then came the Protestants. All the different denominations followed after that. Whose really right????? None of them. Sorry folks, but none of these people are 100 percent wrong either. I know each and everyone of them gives unconditional love to everyone they meet. The fighting is over.RIGHT????? Well, I can hope.

When Jesus brought Christianity, he did not create divisions, it is people that create these divisions and it is not right. I don't believe in denominations because God would not ask you what denomination you are in when you go to heaven. The only way to practice your christianity is to follow what the Bible says

How can you possibly know the right one? There are many different religions and even more if you count the subsects. Each religion has many differences in opinion based on dogma and doctrine as well as other fundamental issues.

For me its become pentecostal. I wasn't pentecostal to start but life happens and I was lead to where I was suppose to be. I have faith that its the right one for me and if I am to go on elsewhere I have faith that I will find my way there also. I don't think denomination matters as much as doing the right things. Charity is very high on the list after all Jesus said as you have done to the least so have you done unto him.

There are a lot of denominations, but all NOT with same Bible. Catholic Bible has 77 Books, Protestant Bible has only 66 Books, Other denominations has removed some books and added some other. Denominations like LDS has some other extra books in it. The Coptic Bible is much different. After all even the translations are too different again, In some editions some verses has been removed by marking it as a concoction, interpolation etc. Also if you look at the source, many sources has different versions, some sources even does not exists nowadays. Jesus is saying not to call Jesus as Lord, but call the Creator as Lord and keep his commandments. Christianity is not about the teachings of Jesus, but it is the confused theory developed based on the crucifixion and resurrection theory which mostly going against the teachings of Jesus. Jesus never said, I'm God worship me. But Jesus was preaching 'Lord OUR God is ONE, worship him alone and keep his commandments, God sent Jeus, Jesus said:Jesus can't do anything himself but only the will of father, What miracles Jesus doing is with permission of God and God can do many bigger things than that, Jesus was a man among the children of Israel to revive their faith. But the new theories made him a God and son of God. Indeed God is so Gracious to have a son like animals. Also read my discussion "Teachings of Jesus Christ... The God is... http://www.mylot.com/w/discussions/2165619.aspx May Almighty God guide us to the right path. Peace.

Hi joynatarajan, You are right in saying Christianity was not a religion but a way of life. That is exactly what Jesus taught, he didn't want to start a new religion, in fact he knew that there was no need of it. His way was the right way, the only way, but it didn't matter who taught it or what the name of the religion was. As you might guess, I am spiritual but not religious, there is no one true religion but there is one way and that is the way of love that Jesus and many others taught. Condemn no one, show yourself the friend of all. Help bring peace to the world. Go to any church, mosque or temple or go to none, it doesn't matter for life itself is prayer. Blessings.

Hi joy narajan: thanks for your post. My opinion is that even if we have difference what matter is if we really beleive in Jesus and if we follow what he told in the Bible being good to our brothers, predicting with our actions the salvation. You can else read in the Bible that the Apostol ask us to state unite. From the beginnig they existed divitions and fights through the Christians. For me the question is not what are our difference but can we love each other's as God's sons, can we do what Jesus says. If we're able to predict god's love message and we do all these thing you'll be a good Christian no matter denomination. Those 37,000 denominations are just names but there's only one Christ and that's what matter. Even with that, i'm a catholic and i'm not only affiliate to this denomination but i really beleif in what i do. My two best friends are an atheist and a protestand, i'm very tolerant because i think religion is not about telling the others what to do but to be a better person day after day. Thanks again for posting this question. God bless you.

to me the right way is the one that teaches about Jesus. Jesus said you will know them for they will speak of Him, about Him and for Him. All things was given unto Him in heaven and earth. When asking about what you hear and read is where the faith comes in. Alot are good people, alot are brought up in some ways stronger than others. But to know is to pray for guideance from the Lord to show you the one He wants you in not mans way but His way. He will, I went to maybe 5 differant ones and was indeed confused and not understand why this one why that one but then I asked ok show me , show me where you want me. and He will show you , you may think well how will He show you but you will know, you will feel differant and happy and hungry for His word. In all things ask and you will find. Not mans wany but God will show you..Ask God to show you where He wants you.