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	Denominationalism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Denominationalism is the characteristic form of church organization and identity in North America.
		American denominationalism deeply affected Mennonites who had been persecuted as sectarians in a European system which was dominated by established state churches.
		There is no commonly accepted theory or definition of denominationalism to determine whether the various Mennonite and Amish groups in North America should be considered one denomination or many, or at what point a sectarian group should be considered a denomination.
	www.gameo.org /encyclopedia/contents/D45ME.html (1594 words)

	ed-THE BLAME
		Denominationalism in its full-blown modern version was not known in the early church.
		We believe denominationalism is wrong for at least two reasons (and there are many others): (1) because of division; and (2) because of doctrine.
		Yes, denominationalism is wrong because of division and because of denominational doctrines not found in God’s Word.
	jgibbons.8m.com /ed-DE-WRONG.htm (599 words)

	Why Denominationalism (Religious Division) Is Wrong
		Denominationalism is completely contrary to the message of the New Testament.
		It is contrary to Jesus' purpose for dying on the cross, that being to break down the wall of division, to reconcile man to God in ONE body (Ephesians 2:14-16).
		Denominationalism is harmful to the cause of Christ.
	members.aol.com /prattmont/articles/denominationalism.html (421 words)

	CHRIST'S CHURCH IS NOT A DENOMINATION (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Denominationalism is contrary to the Lord's prayer (John 17:20, 21).
		Denominationalism is a fruitful cause of infidelity (John 17:20, 21).
		Denominationalism is contrary to the apostles' doctrine (Rom.
	www.scripturessay.com /ch4.html (1441 words)

	Influences of Denominationalism
		Denominationalism is: "Adherence or devotion to a denomination, sect, or policy; specifically, a disposition to maintain sectarian ideas in matters of religion" (Webster's New 20th Century Dictionary).
		Denominationalism makes a sham and a mockery of man's intelligence by insisting that everybody is right in his contradictory positions, and then insists that for anyone to deny or defy any claim of denominationalism is to display and un-Christian and uncharitable spirit.
		Because denominationalism has softened its doctrinal teaching, having given up its conviction that the Bible is the infallible, inspired, Word of God, there is a corresponding breakdown in the moral and religious fiber of the people.
	www.truthmagazine.com /archives/volume8/TM008026.html (1538 words)

	Denominationalism vs. Unity (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Denominationalism occurs when religious people and groups divide and segregate themselves on the basis of different designations or church affiliations and different doctrines.
		The denominationalism that has gripped western civilization is so entrenched and so entangled in the minds of people that they seem to be unable to detach themselves from it, and to go back to the New Testament to get a clear conception of the New Testament church.
		In the final analysis, denominationalism is what results when humans assert their own religious inclinations, formulate their own religious doctrines, and originate their own churches.
	www.huntingnet.com /forum/printable.aspx?m=1269283 (3990 words)

	Evangelical Reunion - Chapter 4
		Third, denominationalism has imposed upon us the burden of subjecting ourselves and our congregations to human organizations, organizations which cannot claim in full the promises and the gifts of God.
		One might agree that denominations are a problem "in principle" (which many mistranslate "in theory") but feel at the same time that since denominationalism is not doing much practical damage the problem may be placed on the back burner.
		Denominationalism leads Christians to be preoccupied with the affairs of the denomination rather than with the broader concerns of the church.
	www.frame-poythress.org /frame_books/Evangelical_Reunion/Chapter4.html (4517 words)

	DENOMINATIONALISM - FROM WHENCE IS IT (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		In truth, denominationalism is the direct opposite of unity.
		These two views, denominationalism on one hand and unity on the other, and the systems that grow out of them, are diametrically opposed to one another.
		Denominationalism, in itself and by its very nature, implies division.
	home.earthlink.net /~mrsamerica1/DENOMINATIONALISM.htm (1487 words)

	Does Revelation 1:11 teach denominationalism? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		When churches bind themselves together (denominationalism) under one imposed doctrinal creed and practice, they are united whether that in which they are united is right or wrong.
		Beloved, the New testament is void of denominationalism.
		The closest thing to denominationalism would be the rallying around men mentioned in I Corinthians 1: 10-13.
	www.biblequestions.org /Archives/BQAR213.htm (250 words)

	Bulletin Articles for December 1, 2002
		When we speak out against denominationalism, we have reference to the system (its principles, organization, aims, etc.), and certainly not to persons who are in it.
		Denominationalism, then, is not necessary to be a Christian.
		Denominationalism is not necessary for the enjoyment of a single spiritual blessing.
	home.att.net /~fifth.street/Bulletin_12-1-02.htm (1950 words)

	Denominationalism Is Dangerous
		Denominationalism stands for division among believers in Christ and is, therefore, sinful.
		One reason denominationalism is dangerous is because it advances its insidious error at the point of enormous material wealth.
		The danger of the alluring attraction of denominationalism should be avoided by members of the Lord's church today.
	members.aol.com /getwellcc/article9948.html (932 words)

	United Church News: May 2004 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		In March, the Rev. Jim Smucker, a retired Conference Minister, expanded on his belief that "denominationalism" is an outdated concept.
		Denominationalism may be dead, but denominations are not.
		Denominationalism is dying because we don't follow the gospels or the Bible any more.
	www.ucc.org /ucnews/may04/soapbox.htm (713 words)

	Faith Publishing House
		Denominationalism has so flooded the world with different doctrines, all labeled "Christian," that every person who has any tendency toward becoming a Christian may find a faith that suits him.
		Among the sins of denominationalism there is no greater than the sin of division and sect making.
		Denominationalism can not endorse the whole Word of God without destroying itself, because the Word of God teaches holiness and unity, which destroys denominationalism.
	www.theshop.net /faithpub/denominalism.html (1693 words)

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		Discipline is one of the traditional "marks of the true church" that I shall discuss in a later chapter.
		Another part of the problem is that denominationalism fosters an ungodly competitiveness, rather than cooperativeness, among churches: First Methodist may be very happy to get someone away from the Baptists, so happy that they don't even trouble to ask the former church about Bill.
		Because of denominationalism, the church lacks common courts to resolve disputes.
	www.thirdmill.org /files/english/html/pt/PT.h.Frame.EVR.4.html (4681 words)

	New Life for Denominationalism by Nancy T. Ammerman
		Before the church can hope to overcome its fatal division it must learn to recognize and to acknowledge the secular character of its denominationalism." Despite whatever good sectarian revivals may do at renewing the church, he condemned divisions based on denomination because the denominations were laden with ethnic, racial and class-based divisions.
		Ironically, at the same time that formidable denominational bureaucracies were being constructed, the theological, ritual and social practices that sustain a distinct religious tradition were being eroded.
		Unlike the denominationalism Niebuhr feared, they are building distinctions based more on ritual and doctrine than on social divisions.
	hirr.hartsem.edu /bookshelf/ammerman_article3.html (3283 words)

	Denominationalism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Denominationalism is the division of a religion into separate religious denominations.
		This division, though, exists in both denominations; and it is likely that members on either side of the inter-denominational line would have more in common with their counterparts in the other than they do with those on the other side of that line within the same denomination.
		Theological denominationalism ultimately denies reality to any apparent doctrinal differences among the "denominations", reducing all differences to mere matters de nomina--"of names".
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Denominationalism (378 words)

	Following Jesus Without Denominationalism - Why Is Denominationalism Wrong?
		While many people are attracted to the good news of the grace of God offered through His Son Jesus Christ, certain questions often linger in their minds...
		I concede that many people in denominations today are not all that devoted to their denominational principles or interests b.
		Denominationalism has also given support and encouragement to the cults a.
	www.ccel.org /contrib/exec_outlines/fj/fj_01.htm (1334 words)

	Denominationalism – Permissible or Reprehensible? : ChristianCourier.com
		Denominationalism is the result of division – a division, incidentally, that frequently is applauded.
		Just as the Gentiles were blessed by the spiritual contributions of the Jews to the sacred plan of redemption, even so, the Hebrews deserved to be assisted by the Gentiles in their time of economic need (see Rom.
		It is a crime of considerable magnitude that denominationalism applauds the spirit of divisiveness and rivalry.
	www.christiancourier.com /articles/read/denominationalism_permissible_or_reprehensible (2071 words)

	Love Each Stone: Denominationalism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		In such a case, it may be futile to discuss the surface, up-front, issues, without first dealing openly with the deeper root issues which undergird them.
		For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.
		Denominationalism is not nearly as strong here as it is in the USA.
	loveeachstone.blogspot.com /2006/03/denominationalism.html (2774 words)

	Seven Myths of Denominationalism by David B. Brown
		The basic structure of denominationalism itself is the main reason for this, as we will show in Chapter 1.
		When we use the term denominationalism we are referring to the general teachings (doctrines) of the collective of those religious organizations which consider themselves denominations of the universal church of Christ.
		Those organizations which have as one of their beliefs that they (as an organization) are part of the universal church of Christ (along with all others) will be called the denominations.
	www.biblepage.org /myth1.html (2164 words)

	Denominationalism
		It is sad to say, but many honest and sincere people have fallen prey to the deceptions of denominationalism.
		In denominationalism the purpose is to gain somewhat of a social-economical status.
		Friends, denominationalism is the broad road that leads to destruction and damnation.
	www.focusmagazine.org /Articles/addenom.htm (1418 words)

	How about non-denominationalism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Our question is very relevant in view of the popularity of non-denominations today.
		Denominationalism, as we know it, is foreign to the New Testament.
		There were no Methodists, Baptists, or Churches of Christ (used denominationally) in the First Century.
	www.biblequestions.org /archives/BQ100798.htm (241 words)

	Denominationalism
		But others are convinced that denominationalism is really the solution to many a past problem and strife, stressing that denominationalism is the basis for a new ecumenicity.
		Very central in the theory of denominationalism is the idea that every visible institution of the Church is a "mere attempt," which may at times perhaps come close to the real thing, but is nonetheless simply an attempt.
		Over against Denominationalism, therefore, we make this claim: the Church of Christ, always visible accord mg to the marks, finds unity in the one confession of the true and complete doctrine of salvation, experiences fellowship in one worship according to the Scriptures, and diligently maintains the God-given organization and order.
	spindleworks.com /library/stam/denom.htm (5997 words)

	Bulletin 89
		Countless numbers of people have been assured that denominationalism is a good thing, and different reasons are given for why it is good.
		Let's apply this principle to the "tree" of denominationalism to help us see whether denominationalism is "a good tree" or "a bad tree." Remember, "a good tree cannot bear bad fruit" according to Jesus.
		Denominationalism, by its inherent nature, is factious and divisive.
	d21c.com /of-christ/thisweek_89.htm (660 words)

	A Discussion of "ISMS": Denominationalism ~ Stan Cox
		The quick answer is no! But, let's examine the phenomenon known as denominationalism.
		As such, the churches they established are but pale imitations of the glorious institution for which Christ died.
		It is significant to note that the principal desire of our Lord, expressed in his prayer to the Father in John 17, was that future disciples would be unified rather than divided.
	www.watchmanmag.com /0506/050617.htm (1208 words)

	Christian Denominations? Does God approve Division or Unity?
		Denominationalism changes God's plan by adding the concept of denominational affiliations - associations of local churches that contain some of the saved but not all of the
		But denominationalism takes the one true body and chops it up into many disagreeing bodies having different and contradictory faiths.
		Denominationalism must be wrong because it says that error does not condemn.
	www.biblestudylessons.com /cgi-bin/gospel_way/denominations.php (2646 words)

	Denominationalism
		В теории denominationalism также резко различим от Сектантство.
		Все же другой ответ на denominationalism был попытка к Продвиньте более видимое единство в этом столетии через всемирное объединение церквей.
		Тенденция, кажется, К новому виду denominationalism, тот, который больше не основан Прежде всего на ассоциациях паств с общим наследием.
	mb-soft.com /believe/trxt/denomina.htm (402 words)

	Denominationalism
		The theological distinction between the church visible and invisible, made by Wycliffe and Hus and elaborated by the Protestant Reformers, underlies the practice and defense of denominationalism that emerged among seventeenth century English Puritans, who agreed on most things but not on the crucial issue of how the church should be organized.
		The trend seems to be toward a new kind of denominationalism, one that is no longer based primarily on associations of congregations with a common heritage.
		Such associations will no doubt continue, but increasing emphasis seems likely to be placed directly on the local congregation of whatever, if any, denomination, and on the network of specialized ministries supported by and extending the outreach of congregations and their members.
	mb-soft.com /believe/text/denomina.htm (1504 words)

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