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Whats the difference between Baptist, Methodist, Anglican, Reformed churches?

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lovecloud · 24/07/2005 22:56

Sorry for being thick and ignorant but I am ashamed to say that I do not know the difference between different christian faiths. I have not listed them all, I would really appreciate it if you could tell me. I was just reading the thread about the person new to christianity and I suddenly thought that I dont know the difference. I have always felt too embarassed to ask anyone in case they go "duh"

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Kelly1978 · 27/07/2005 17:23

I was thinking about tht story when I posted, but didn't like to raise it.

Ameriscot2005 · 27/07/2005 17:36

So, QoQ, does that meant that the bible condones the consumption of alcohol or not?

Nettee · 13/09/2005 22:00

saadia

good introduction to unitarians here: www.unitarian.org.uk/

It is very liberal and takes wisdom from all sorts of other faiths. It is about supporting the individual to find their own truths.

BusyBusyBee · 13/09/2005 22:09

Yes KatyMac IMO you are nearly right
IME most Anglican churches are formal and not modern in the worship or service style at all
It is rare IME to find a 'modern' service in an Anglican church

Of course that does partly depend on how you define modern! but in my exp of having lived in various areas of the uk Anglican church services are formal

KateF · 13/09/2005 22:14

As an Anglican who has crossed over to the Baptist Church I would say that the basis of the Baptist church is that of a bible-believing church where the teaching is scripture based and there is a strong emphasis on the church as a community. Also central is the concept of believers baptism, i.e. making the choice to ask Jesus into your life as an adult, rather than infant baptism.

stephone · 13/09/2005 22:15

I go to church on Sundays I go to the Assembly of God Church in Matlock and it's a very lively with some good worship songs and they are very friendly
they have helped me out when i have had a problem or two. I get teased by my friends as they call it the Happy Clappy club I take no notice of them as like it any way. I have been going for four years and the vicar is quite nice too.

KateF · 13/09/2005 22:18

The music at our church is great too stephone. Mostly modern for the family part with the odd traditional hymn thrown in for the adults only bit. Sunday School is excellent too. It's my only child free hour of the week, not that that's why I go of course

BusyBusyBee · 13/09/2005 22:35

Americscot - in response to your opinion: "The faith of the Anglican church is the faith of the original and undivided church - so what you read in the bible. The faith is equally based on scripture, tradition and reason."

My dh says that the basis for the anglican church is either Lutheran based on the 39 articles (which are not biblical) or on one mans desire to have more children (Henry VIII).

No desire to upset anyone if this offends but me and dh were offended by your post Ameriscot - but hope you wont hold it against us! pretty please!

runs for cover.....................

QueenOfQuotes · 13/09/2005 22:37

"IME most Anglican churches are formal and not modern in the worship or service style at all
It is rare IME to find a 'modern' service in an Anglican church "

You've been going to the wrong churches then

QueenOfQuotes · 13/09/2005 22:39

"Mostly modern for the family part with the odd traditional hymn thrown in for the adults only bit. "

My lovely vicar, with whom I choose the hymns has this same astonishing idea that the youngsters only like the modern hymns, and the adults prefer the traditional.

After nearly 3yrs there I've finally convinced her that this isn't nessecarily the case - partly due to a few Sundays ago when I let the choir choose the hymns to be sung during the communion.

One of the juniors (11yrs old) chose "Breathe on me Breath of God" (to the older of the two tunes", the most eldery member of the choir (at 92yrs old) chose "Be still for the presence of the Lord"

KateF · 13/09/2005 22:42

I have learned a lot of lovely modern worship songs that I never encountered in the CofE but as you say I would like some of my old favourites to feature in the part of the service that I share with the dds, especially as they seem to sing modern ones at school too.

ghosty · 13/09/2005 22:49

The reason signed up members of the Salvation Army don't drink is because the founder lived and worked in the East end of london during the victorian times and saw what gin did to people, children and families in general.
He (William Booth, the founder) was originally a methodist but he did like a drink now and again before he started the SA.

QueenOfQuotes · 13/09/2005 23:05

but the Methodists don't drink either (well not officialy )

ghosty · 14/09/2005 01:13

Exactly, not officially ... but that was again because of the fact that they saw the affects of alcohol ... not for any religious reason IYSWIM?

QueenOfQuotes · 14/09/2005 01:21

that's not what I meant - I meant that the 'offical' rule is that they don't drink - but many do (just like I know some SA's that drink as well LOL).

Ameriscot2005 · 14/09/2005 11:16

Sorry you are offended, busybee - but I stand by what I say!

I don't understand why you should be offended - what I have said is only about the faith of the Anglican church, not about any other. It's possible that you could say the same about other denominations.

Ameriscot2005 · 14/09/2005 11:18

I go to a very lively Anglican church are there are loads of churches like ours.

stephone · 14/09/2005 13:22

Hi KateF

Are you slright today ? Whats your favourite Hymn at church.

xxxx

KateF · 14/09/2005 17:51

Hi Stephone - my all time favourite is "Dear Lord and Father of Mankind" partly for the words and also because it was my Dad's favourite. I like modern ones as well, like "Shine Jesus Shine" and "Hail the Lamb"

BusyBusyBee · 14/09/2005 22:55

Ameriscot - having thought about it "offended" was entirely not the word i should have used - maybe astonished would be better - wont go into details cos i dont want to have an argument!!!!!!!! there are to many of those on MN already!

KateF · 14/09/2005 22:58

Must admit I was a bit taken aback as well BusyBusyBee!

Ameriscot2005 · 15/09/2005 07:59

Typical...

stephone · 16/09/2005 19:24

Hi Katef my favourite is What a freind we have in Jesus. I remember at church once I was really happy with everything and thier was this one song and I just burst into tears. I felt so silly afterwards
and I felt okay and talked to peggy shes a sweetie & a good friend too is your church like hands on healing speaking in tongues let me know. I would love to speak in tongue but I found it very strange at first didn't know what to make of it but you do get used to it eventually I am not quite ready to make that commiment yet. I will afto think about it first. At least I have I true friend his name is JESUS

chellebelle · 17/09/2005 14:53

stephone - your post really made me smile .

Have been brought up going to church (c of e churches of wich she is now the vicar of one) but made the decision at 16 that I didn't want to be known as my mum's daughter any more and wanted to have a faith for myself.

I left the C of E church and started going to a free church and have been going to free churches ever since (have recently changed as wasn't entirely convinced with the way our church was going - one of the problems of free church).

Have to say though - we still occasionally go to the old C of E church and it has always been family friendly with songs for all ages. Got married there 6 months ago and it'll always feel like home.

chellebelle · 17/09/2005 14:57

p.s. really recommend looking into tongues - but don't get too concerned with it - you'll receive it when the time is right