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darkstar3

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31. That's an unsubstantiated claim.

Reply to tama (Reply #29)

Sun Jan 22, 2012, 10:12 PM

Jan 2012

You see, the denominations I refer to represent Christianity around the nation I live in, and indeed around the world. Every chuch that doesn't claim to be "non-denominational" calls itself Catholic, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Baptist, etc.

The people who go to these churches call themselves members of these well-known denominations, or congregations if you prefer.

As for most people seeking what unites them, that's a funny joke.

The reality on the ground is something you seem to be quite separated from.

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Those literal definitions tama Jan 2012 #29

That's an unsubstantiated claim. darkstar3 Jan 2012 #31

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