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I have sometimes entertained the thought that if one was looking objectively at varieties of the christian groups/churches,the one which emerges most admirably is Methodism.Point for point, Methodists have done a fantastic amount of good for humanity, they've campaigned against slavery, crime, poverty and drunkenness. They've produced heavenly hymns and inspired people with their energetic evangelism.

I can`t dispute that, Capt., (even though I`m not a Methodist) but I suppose it`s really a case of `to each his own` - some people live formal worship / quiet hymns, etc, where others will prefer a livelier worship / modern-day songs and the like.....

John is correct that some like different types of services.

I really love the liturgical services of the Anglican and Roman Catholic Churches though I think the Anglicans have raised the liturgical service to the level of a fine art.

Shalom

Ted :-6

And I'm not a Methodist either. But one has to thank them for the amount of good that they have done throughout history. I cannot say the same for the Roman Catholic Church,or indeed some of the other Anglican churches.

capt_buzzard wrote: And I'm not a Methodist either. But one has to thank them for the amount of good that they have done throughout history. I cannot say the same for the Roman Catholic Church,or indeed some of the other Anglican churches.
At least with the Methodists, there is a method to their madness :wah:

Clint wrote: At least with the Methodists, there is a method to their madness :wah::D Oh Clint

capt_buzzard wrote: I have sometimes entertained the thought that if one was looking objectively at varieties of the christian groups/churches,the one which emerges most admirably is Methodism.Point for point, Methodists have done a fantastic amount of good for humanity, they've campaigned against slavery, crime, poverty and drunkenness. They've produced heavenly hymns and inspired people with their energetic evangelism.Amen! If God didn't lead me where I am, I probably would have been very attracted to Methodism. Good Bible understanding of sanctification by grace, and definitely an excellent historical pedigree. Excellent Church!

telaquapacky wrote: Amen! If God didn't lead me where I am, I probably would have been very attracted to Methodism. Good Bible understanding of sanctification by grace, and definitely an excellent historical pedigree. Excellent Church!
I agree. My Mother-in-law is a Methodist. I don't have any problem at all with attending services with her. They do need to stop drifting away from their roots though.

Clint wrote: I agree. My Mother-in-law is a Methodist. I don't have any problem at all with attending services with her. They do need to stop drifting away from their roots though.Sadly, seems most of the Protestant churches are drifting away from their roots.

One thing about Protestantism is that when the reformers were just beginning to understand the Scriptures, they were compelled by a storm of pressure to codify their beliefs in staid "confessions" which became the body of doctrine for their respective denominations. In some cases this prevented them from progressing to fuller revelations of God's truth.

telaquapacky wrote: One thing about Protestantism is that when the reformers were just beginning to understand the Scriptures, they were compelled by a storm of pressure to codify their beliefs in staid "confessions" which became the body of doctrine for their respective denominations. In some cases this prevented them from progressing to fuller revelations of God's truth.
I am where I am because I was unable to breathe where doctrine and dogma had the Holy Spirit blocked on all four sides.