The Christian world would be more effective and cohesive if there were no denominational distinctions/divisions. Throughout history, the different denominations of Christianity have been at war with each other, creating problems where none exist. These foolish wars have resulted in the deaths of many hundreds of people, both innocent and guilty. Even today, different Christian denominations within the United States continue to snipe at one another and try to prove that each is better than the rest.
             One of the more recent and long-lasting conflicts with the widest reaching effects is between the Catholic Church and the Protestants. This conflict started in the middle ages, and eventually led to many people leaving England for America because they felt they were being persecuted. Each denomination accuses the other of breaking commandments or perverting the word of God, when in fact, neither party is any more guilty than the other. You do not have to travel far to witness these conflicts, though, for they exist right here in Chattanooga. The Catholic churches in the area condemn the Baptist churches while the more prevalent Baptists condemn everyone else for not being Baptists.
             Don't you feel that it would be easier if everyone realized that there was not one true way to God, and that all paths to him are equally right and acceptable? The branching off of the Christian church has been its undoing for centuries. The senseless deaths of thousands have occurred, and nations themselves are divided because of it. We all preach all the time that America is stronger when we are united, so the same should definitely be true for the church.
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