Black Christians : Why So Many Divisions in Christianity?

Black Church History
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The Black Church has historically been a source of hope and strength for the African American community. In 1990, the late professor, C. Eric. Lincoln co-authored, The Black Church in the African American Experience with Lawrence H. Mamiya. They described the, "seven major historic black denominations: the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church; the African Methodist Episcopal Zion (AMEZ) Church; the Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church; the National Baptist Convention, USA., Incorporated (NBC); the National Baptist Convention of America, Unincorporated (NBCA); the Progressive National Baptist Convention (PNBC); and the Church of God in Christ (COGIC)," as comprising "the black Church."


Yet it is known that blacks were also members of predominantly white denominations such as the Episcopal, Presbyterian, Congregational, United Methodist and Roman Catholic churches. However, Lincoln and Mamiya chose to confine 'the black Church,' to "those independent, historic, and totally black controlled denominations, which were founded after the Free African Society of 1787 and which constituted the core of black Christians."

Since the publication of the Lincoln and Mamiya book, two new black denominations have developed: The National Missionary Baptist Convention (NMBC) and the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship (FGBCF). The FGBCF does not refer to itself as a denomination.
We hope this section of BlackandChristian.com will serve as a resource for information on the historically black Christian denominations and will inspire you to learn the history of your particular denomination.

...http://blackandchristian.com/blackchurch/index.shtml
 
Peace and Blessings Family,

Why are there so many divisions in Christianity ... like Catholics, Baptists, Methodists, Lutherans, etc.?

Which one was first?

Are the ones that came after the first, considered any less "Christian" than the first?

Thanks in advance.

:heart:

Destee

It's actually a simple answer why. We cannot agree on everything. Those who agree one way get into one 'religion,' others who agree another way into another 'religion.' On and on it went...
 
It's actually a simple answer why. We cannot agree on everything. Those who agree one way get into one 'religion,' others who agree another way into another 'religion.' On and on it went...



In the Spirit of Sankofa,
NyneElementz


... Understanding that most folk don't read the entire Thread conversation, and that's okay; out of curiosity though, what is your take on this, NyneElementz?:

http://destee.com/index.php?threads/why-so-many-divisions-in-christianity.57300/#post-587548


Peace In,
 
I believe it comes down to understanding; what one doesn't agree with in understanding, they'll find others that do and part from those that do not. Since it is according to faith, many believe parting would be best and pleasing to the Father rather than staying united with someone who disagrees.

In all, even within small congregations, there may be disagreements, but it is always best to seek the Father for understanding. In the body of the Holy Anointed Son, there is no separation, but merely different members. Titles of congregations hardly matters as much as what is actually being done, and so long as it is done in true faith and is of His pleasing, you cannot fail your action because He is with you. Faith is what counts, not titles that can be placed to anyone; faith is what brings the faithful family together because they live by such is the Word of the Father and those who live by title of congregation will be divided by that also.
 
Peace and Blessings Family,

Why are there so many divisions in Christianity ... like Catholics, Baptists, Methodists, Lutherans, etc.?

Which one was first?

Are the ones that came after the first, considered any less "Christian" than the first?

Thanks in advance.

:heart:

Destee



Geography, Language/Culture, Politics & Nationalism. It stands to reason that different groups will interpret things differently. Their are/were different things going on in every area and as a result different applications of Christianity. And if you step outside of religion, you will see the same principles apply to every concept. All must be pulled through culture.. and different cultures will net different results.

simple as that.
 

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