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bookworm14 · 10-18-2006, 05:04 AM

What are the doctrinal differences between the Methodist and Presbyterian churches? I know that the Presbyterians are supposed to be Calvinist, and the Methodists not, but strict Calvinism seems not to come thru very clearly in modern Presbyterianism. I can find information on the doctrines of each church, but what are the main items that separate these churches? If someone was looking at doctrine, and not tradition, what would be the basis for choosing one over the other?
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douglas · 10-18-2006, 10:34 AM

This is not complete answer to your question, but you might want to check out this site. It's kind of a funny comparison (funny, in a sick kind of way) of all major religions done by a Baptist Minister. It's a "What's the best way to save a Methodist, Presbyterian, etc?" kind of cheat-sheet he put together for his "flock":

http://www.biblebc.com/Christian_Hel..._summaries.htm

JEST2ASK · 10-20-2006, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by douglas

This is not complete answer to your question, but you might want to check out this site. It's kind of a funny comparison (funny, in a sick kind of way) of all major religions done by a Baptist Minister. It's a "What's the best way to save a Methodist, Presbyterian, etc?" kind of cheat-sheet he put together for his "flock":

http://www.biblebc.com/Christian_Hel..._summaries.htm

Yes it is funny in a distrubing / simplistic way ... See we (I am) right and these cookie cutter methods will work unless they are just so sinful and controlled by Satan that they will not accept the "Truth"

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Modern Anti-God Foolishness
Secular Humanism is a worldview that has permeated our modern world with atheism. It is a set of beliefs through which one interprets all of reality without the need for a God. Yet, it IS a religious worldview. According to the Humanist Manifestos I & II: Humanism is "a philosophical, religious, and moral point of view." Not all humanists, though, want to be identified as "religious" but religious they are – they worship themselves, and their opinions! What do they believe?
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In Witnessing to Secular Humanists, remember 1 Corinthians 1:18-29. Don’t try to debate them on an intellectual basis, even though the Bible is both scientifically, and historically accurate,

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bookworm14 Regular Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: US Posts: 188	Methodist vs Presbyterian? What are the doctrinal differences between the Methodist and Presbyterian churches? I know that the Presbyterians are supposed to be Calvinist, and the Methodists not, but strict Calvinism seems not to come thru very clearly in modern Presbyterianism. I can find information on the doctrines of each church, but what are the main items that separate these churches? If someone was looking at doctrine, and not tradition, what would be the basis for choosing one over the other? bookworm14

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10-18-2006, 10:34 AM	#2
douglas Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 701	This is not complete answer to your question, but you might want to check out this site. It's kind of a funny comparison (funny, in a sick kind of way) of all major religions done by a Baptist Minister. It's a "What's the best way to save a Methodist, Presbyterian, etc?" kind of cheat-sheet he put together for his "flock": http://www.biblebc.com/Christian_Hel..._summaries.htm

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