Broken Shivers

Sunday, April 10, 2005

Traditional Christian Beliefs

I have really changed my views since I became a Christian (last ten years) but was somewhat surprised just how much based on the results below. If you wish to see where you stand on Christian tradition beliefs, go here:

http://www.selectsmart.com/plus/select.php?url=denomtradition

Your results for Christian Traditions Selector

Rank Item Percent

1: Lutheran (100%)
2: Anglican/Episcopal/Church of England (89%)
3: Roman Catholic (86%)
4: Eastern Orthodox (78%)
5: Pentecostal/Charismatic/Assemblies of God (63%)
6: Baptist (non-Calvinistic)/Plymouth Brethren/Fundamentalist (57%)
7: Congregational/United Church of Christ (52%)
8: Methodist/Wesleyan/Nazarene (49%)
9: Presbyterian/Reformed (49%)
10: Anabaptist (Mennonite/Quaker etc.) (47%)
11: Church of Christ/Campbellite (43%)
12: Seventh-Day Adventist (43%)
13: Baptist (Reformed/Particular/Calvinistic) (36%)

posted by Johnny at 10:15 PM

22 Comments:

  • You're almost a Catholic already.. why not make the move? :)

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 8:57 AM  

  • Here are my results:

    Rank Item Percent
    1: Baptist (non-Calvinistic)/Plymouth Brethren/Fundamentalist (100%)
    2: Methodist/Wesleyan/Nazarene (89%)
    3: Church of Christ/Campbellite (82%)
    4: Congregational/United Church of Christ (80%)
    5: Pentecostal/Charismatic/Assemblies of God (73%)
    6: Anabaptist (Mennonite/Quaker etc.) (71%)
    7: Baptist (Reformed/Particular/Calvinistic) (70%)
    8: Seventh-Day Adventist (60%)
    9: Anglican/Episcopal/Church of England (58%)
    10: Lutheran (58%)
    11: Presbyterian/Reformed (55%)
    12: Eastern Orthodox (54%)
    13: Roman Catholic (36%)

    Jan

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 9:29 AM  

  • Charles, I seriously considered it a couple years ago, but I do not believe I would be happy without a wife and children nor could I serve while unhappily. I could become an Episcopalian or Anglican and satisfy what ails me. This is something I would not do without the blessings of Caro and the kids, for it affects them just as much, if not more. I do feel right at home in the Catholic church however.

    By Blogger Johnny, at 10:36 PM  

  • YB, except for speaking in tongues, not much difference in your top choices and the pentecostals.

    By Blogger Johnny, at 5:06 AM  

  • Well, I'm Baptist for sure. As if you didn't know. :) lol... I didn't like the test tho. There were a few with which I didn't agree on any statement given.


    1: Baptist (Reformed/Particular/Calvinistic) (100%)
    2: Baptist (non-Calvinistic)/Plymouth Brethren/Fundamentalist (88%)
    3: Pentecostal/Charismatic/Assemblies of God (88%)
    4: Methodist/Wesleyan/Nazarene (85%)
    5: Congregational/United Church of Christ (82%)
    6: Anabaptist (Mennonite/Quaker etc.) (71%)
    7: Seventh-Day Adventist (68%)
    8: Church of Christ/Campbellite (62%)
    9: Anglican/Episcopal/Church of England (60%)
    10: Presbyterian/Reformed (57%)
    11: Lutheran (48%)
    12: Eastern Orthodox (42%)
    13: Roman Catholic (22%)

    By Blogger SweetT, at 8:12 AM  

  • Yes, you're a Baptist all right! :)

    By Blogger Johnny, at 2:39 PM  

  • Quakers are a very small denomination, although they've been around a long time (the state of PA was full of Quakers when it became a state). They are into nonviolence, women's rights, and an unusual method of worship (silence).

    American Baptists are a more formal, some say classier, act than Southern Baptists. lol

    IFB's are way too judgemental on people, in my opinion.

    By Blogger Johnny, at 7:14 PM  

  • You would be most welcome in the Anglican church. My priest always says that he knows he's on the right track preaching when there are a couple of Baptists in the back row calling out "AMEN." You could do that:)

    By Blogger Hopeful, at 3:55 AM  

  • "but I do not believe I would be happy without a wife and children nor could I serve while unhappily."

    Hey Johnny, hmm... I didn't really understand what you mean by the above statement with regards to the Catholic church? Could you explain, if you don't mind? =P

    But you're right.. it's best to have the blessings of your wife and kids.

    By Blogger jun, at 10:14 AM  

  • Sorry Taters, I wasn't very clear. I am a minister (and a psychologist). Being married, I could not be a priest in the Catholic church. I could still serve but not in the same capacity. I have felt called to 'preach the gospel' since I became a Christian. I am not sure I could be happy not being a 'preacher.' :) But, if that were God's will, I would accept it.

    By Blogger Johnny, at 4:41 PM  

  • Ohhh.. that makes it much clearer...

    Ok well not trying to convert you or anything =P but since you mentioned that you'd seriously considered it before, perhaps you'd be interested in checking this out? http://www.chnetwork.org/

    Actually, the Catholic church does need lay preachers too, not just priests, to give talks, conduct retreats and sessions, or even go on EWTN programmes (if media is your interest) etc... There's really a wealth of things to do but unfortunately, there's not enough people to go around, cos not everyone is willing to give up their time (or too much time) for their ministry work.

    By Blogger jun, at 10:16 PM  

  • What did you put for predestination?

    Di

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 5:01 AM  

  • It must be my religious studies they are screwing up my beliefs.

    1: Eastern Orthodox (100%)
    2: Roman Catholic (97%)
    3: Seventh-Day Adventist (92%)
    4: Anglican/Episcopal/Church of England (87%)
    5: Anabaptist (Mennonite/Quaker etc.) (85%)
    6: Congregational/United Church of Christ (75%)
    7: Pentecostal/Charismatic/Assemblies of God (68%)
    8: Presbyterian/Reformed (68%)
    9: Methodist/Wesleyan/Nazarene (58%)
    10: Lutheran (51%)
    11: Baptist (Reformed/Particular/Calvinistic) (48%)
    12: Baptist (non-Calvinistic)/Plymouth Brethren/Fundamentalist (46%)
    13: Church of Christ/Campbellite (26%)

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 5:16 AM  

  • I must say Dana, I enjoyed going to the Holy Eucharist although I was taken back at how traditional it was, of course it was a medium to high Anglican Church. I seem to have had a wee change in mind since studying up on some theories of ritual.

    Now tell me what is that gold eagle stand for the bible.. called?

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 5:26 AM  

  • Di posted the last two posts.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 5:27 AM  

  • Di, I do not believe in predestination in the sense that God chose some to be saved and some to suffer hell. I believe all have a chance and a choice to make.

    Looks like you, and well as me, have had a few fundamental changes in our belief system in the past few years. :)

    xoxoxo
    Johnny

    By Blogger Johnny, at 11:58 PM  

  • Taters, I had not thoust of the lay preacher idea, and the 'media' type jobs would be right up my alley. I have done a lot of that in South America for a Christian charity organization I worked in and with. Something to think about. Thanks. :)

    By Blogger Johnny, at 12:00 AM  

  • You're welcome. If you need any help or have any questions, can e-mail me. =)

    By Blogger jun, at 1:17 AM  

  • I agree with you Johnny.

    I believe it's an 'who so ever gospel' who so ever believes...

    However, I do think some things were predestined; For example... Christs coming into the world and the end time revelations. I do not believe that God is limited to time as we know it. What do you think? Can God see past, present and future all at the same time?

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 7:30 AM  

  • Hi Johnny, yep our belief systems are changing. Hopefully it's not a bad thing. :)

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 7:37 AM  

  • Di last two posts :|

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 7:39 AM  

  • Di, don't think it's a bad thing. God works in and on us all our lives; it's all for his purpose and the plan for our lives, however it turns out, as long as we love and serve him and do not lose our 'first love.' :)

    By Blogger Johnny, at 3:34 PM  

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