Have you ever changed your Christian denominations.?

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Have you ever changed your Christian denomination?
If so … From what type? Like AOG?
Or Baptist? Or Pentecostal?
To a difference one?
How did it improve your religious life or spiritual understanding?
Did your family recognize a difference?
 
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almost2 said:
Have you ever changed your Christian denomination?

If so … From what type? Like AOG?

Or Baptist? Or Pentecostal?

To a difference one?

How did it improve your religious life or spiritual understanding?

Did your family recognize a difference?
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Hello almost2,
I converted from Catholic to LDS and then to Church of Christ (temple lot). I began my interest in religion when I converted to LDS. For me, the BOM is about the world of religion and it helped me a great deal in seeing through the various claims of the religious hierarchy. My family was upset when I converted from Catholic to LDS.
 
No, I’ve always been a non-denominational christian. I’ve only been a christian for a year though, so maybe that is the reason. Perhaps I will convert to something as I grow in my walk with Christ. I go to a baptist church and I have agreed with all of the things my pastor has taught me, so perhaps I’m closest to being a baptist. I’m not close to being a reformed baptist, though, because I disagree with some of their teachings (like most of TULIP).
 
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Mormons aren’t Christians though, they’re another religion entirely so you’ve actually changed religions.
 
Assemblie of God to Presbyterian and finally to the One Holy Catholic Apostolic Church.
Each one have been a spiritual improvement, the last one been the biggest by far.
 
I prefer to view myself as a Seagulite now. When Jonathan Livingston Seagull returns all the true believers will be changed into seagulls in the twinkling of an eye. Then we’ll spend our days dropping poop on all the Christians (except for Mormons).
 
LostSheep7 said:
I thought mormons were considered christians despite their heretical beliefs
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They are not. To be a Christian, even if that Christian is a schismatic or heretic, one must be validly baptized using the Trinitarian Rite; Mormons are not baptized validly - end of story. 🙂
 
Its nice hearing these conversions. I myself never switched denominations, I was always raised catholic, so It really is fasinating at least to me when people can be all over the place and end up in what I believe to be the true church that Christ has given us 🙂 God loves all.
 
LostSheep7 said:
I thought mormons were considered christians despite their heretical beliefs.
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I find it trollish when people deny that LDS put Christ as the founder of their religion.
I was raised Catholic then became inactive in college, only going on special occasions or when home with parents. I dabbled attending quite a few different denominations and my family took exception to some of that dabbling.

The journey certainly increased the depth of my shallow faith and my tolerance for Catholic idiosyncrasies that I used to rebel against.
 
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I’ve changed twice although really once. Born christadelphian, became disillusioned around 25. Had no idea where to turn, I had Catholic leanings in my understanding, I simply did not know they were Catholic leanings because I never knew Catholic teaching, and the Catholic I met at the time never invited me along to the Catholic Church (which would have saved me a lot of time). Ended up evangelical (southern baptist without actually being southern baptist) for 18 years and as things started to work out in my life, just suddenly everything came up Catholic when it was so silent in the past. I guess I may not have been ready earlier, I don’t know why so long.

Being Catholic has entirely changed my view of people. I were once viewing people through the lens of saved vs unsaved. I now see hope in all people, and am prepared to give them time, should they so desire an ear on their journey.

Family? I did see a difference in my family. Religion is now a very personal topic, a keep it to yourself kind of topic, which is frustrating because the way I see it is I am defined by my religion, it is who I am, and by not permitting my religion, is essentially not permitting me.
 
Lutheran (4 -8 yo)
“Christian” (9-12)
“New Age” Christian(ish) (Too many things to list) (13 -18 yo)
Buddhist (18 -20)
Baptist (20 - 22)
Back to Lutheran (22 - 23)
Back to Buddhist (Christian sympathizer) (24 - 48 yo)
Catholic Christian (48 - present - currently 60) Permanent. I’m not going anywhere. The Holy Spirit let me stick this landing)
 
Mormons believe in a different Jesus than Christians do. (Their Jesus is the brother of Lucifer.) Their whole concept of God is different. Their whole belief system is different. The way they interpret Scripture is different than any Christian church (Catholic or Protestant). Their baptisms are not valid. They need the BOM to explain the Bible to them.

I could go on. But if you really want to know what Mormons believe, I suggest you do your own research. It’s a real eye opener.
 
I’ve always been Roman Catholic but also had the opportunity to attend Protestant churches since my mother was raised Protestant.
 
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They are not. To be a Christian, even if that Christian is a schismatic or heretic, one must be validly baptized using the Trinitarian Rite
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If you’re saying that to be valid you have to baptize in the name of the Father Son and Holy Spirit, Mormons do that.
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I find it trollish when people deny that LDS put Christ as the founder of their religion.
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We acknowledge that they believe in a figure by the name of Jesus. But he isn’t the historical Jesus, he’s a Jesus that came to the Americas. They also deny his divinity which is when they cease to be Christian. Would you call us Trolls if we said “Islam isn’t Christian”? That statement is similar, they aren’t Christian because although they believe in Jesus, born of Mary, they deny his divinity. Both believe the Bible was originally truth but was then hopelessly corrupted.
 
I was atheist from birth-21 years old (I am now 31), then non denominational of the charismatic Bethel/IHOP persuasion until my local church folded/closed in December 2015 at which time I had to go explore new churches. I began to feel a strong and nagging despair over the reformation after attending Presbyterian and Lutheran churches during the 2017 500th year of the reformation celebration. I try to pray daily for the reunification of the church as Jesus did. I am considering becoming Catholic myself. And pray the church is able to reunite the east with the west in my lifetime then afterward to reunite the protestant Church back home.
 
The Catholic Church is not a denomination it is the One True Church founded by Christ.
 
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