how do Christians of different churches interact?

ao666 SG

Hi my name is Max. Its a fact that there are many churches with different teachings etc. How should christians interact with christians of different churches?

dumbdumb! SG

whatever gave u the idea different church different teachings. the church don't teach. we believe God teaches. =)

u mean stuff like small rituals, like some churches hv communion once a week, while some have it once a month etc?

if its different teaching, something is gravely wrong Mr. Green

ao666 SG

I understand that all churches teaches that that Jesus Christ Son of God died for our sins. There are churches practises Holy Spirit Baptism, speaking of tongues, shepherding etc but not all the churches have the same practices.sometimes becos of such differences, certain christians tend to mix only with christins of their own church

NeonTetra SG

I must say that the Protestant denominations do not have different teachings. All doctrines and teachings from churches of various denominations are uniform and should be based on the Bible which we held as authoritative and has the final say in all matters of the Christian faith.

Denominational differences are mainly found in the way the churches are governed and the form of worship. Some denominations uses liturgical manner of worship while others freedom of expression. Other than that, the teachings are the same.

In such cases, it is possible for Christians from different churches to interact and this can be seen in Para-church organisations such as Campus Crusade for Christ which consists of believers from different denominations.

Icemoon SG

I disagree. Like the poster mentioned, what about the speaking of tongues?

When we delve into a more theological level, like in Soteriology, clearly Calvinism and Arminism have different views.

All doctrines and teachings from churches of various [Protestant] denominations are uniform ... you trying to kid who? Twisted Evil

ao666 SG

Regardless of wat church teaches us, I believe it is up to individual christians to be open to share ideas on any issue as long as they can justified their claims. Of course, this is not easy

the Bear SG

interact??

like human beings?

friends are from all demonimations, religions, race, colour and creed, all interact well...

oh, religion rarely if ever comes up.. usually it's just about laughs Laughing

mostly, religion is a personal thing..

and personal things are respected...

Chin Eng SG

Interact in what sense? Formal or informal?
Informally, no problem. my buddies in my office are all from different denominations and we have tea breaks and lunch together. We exchange ideas and attempt to understand (and almost always never argue about the differences)
Formally? Para-church organisations have all kinds of seminars that can draw Christians from all denominations.
Combine service between denominations probably is more difficult as there are certain rituals that are not common. For most parts, it is never discussed. Speaking in tongues is really no issue. There is a kind of unwritten truce here. Practioners do no insist and non practitioners do not condemn.

NeonTetra SG

in actual fact...i do not see disagreements between denominations..more like ppl wanting to stir up the disunity. There are many events in which christians regardless of denominations joined and there's no problem with that.

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