Also if it's not clear from what I've saying, there are MAJOR doctrinal differences, if you come down to it, between the protestant branches. There's a reason Methodists aren't Presbyterians aren't Episcopalian.
I am aware of this fact. I am not Christian, but I have been unavoidably exposed to different denominations throughout my life; I have some idea of what differentiates a number of them, which is not the same as a personal experience of their faith or a detailed knowledge of their theology, hence my original question. You are religiously mansplaining at me.
What tradition were you raised in—or, if different, which do you live by?
Regarding what Saira says about Christianity and the Law above, I don't know that the development of the early church matters at this point at all.
Then your previous comment, about needing to know context—?
That's the reason there is a bigger split between mainline Christians and Evangelical Christians than there is between mainline Christians and Reform Jews, or mainline Christians and Buddhists.
I feel this statement is inaccurate and eliding, but I would like a better knowledge of Buddhism before I argue it with you. I cannot tell in any case if you are intending to be provocative.
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I am aware of this fact. I am not Christian, but I have been unavoidably exposed to different denominations throughout my life; I have some idea of what differentiates a number of them, which is not the same as a personal experience of their faith or a detailed knowledge of their theology, hence my original question. You are religiously mansplaining at me.
What tradition were you raised in—or, if different, which do you live by?
Regarding what Saira says about Christianity and the Law above, I don't know that the development of the early church matters at this point at all.
Then your previous comment, about needing to know context—?
That's the reason there is a bigger split between mainline Christians and Evangelical Christians than there is between mainline Christians and Reform Jews, or mainline Christians and Buddhists.
I feel this statement is inaccurate and eliding, but I would like a better knowledge of Buddhism before I argue it with you. I cannot tell in any case if you are intending to be provocative.