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Certain neo-charismatic churches often use the term nondenominational to define themselves. [30] Many non-denominational churches identify solely with Christianity, rather than a specific branch of it (Catholicism, Protestantism, Orthodoxy, and Restorationism). [31] Most "other Christians" in America belong to nondenominational churches. [32]
For this reason, several sources tend to differentiate them from Protestants and classify them together as Independents, Non-core Protestants etc. Also included in this category are the numerous, yet very similar non-denominational churches. Nonetheless, most sources combine their numbers to the Protestant tally, while others do not since these ...
The historic mainline churches and denominations have experienced the steepest declines, while the non-denominational Christian identity has been trending upward, particularly since 2001. The challenge to Christianity in the US does not come from other religions but rather from a rejection of all forms of organized religion.
Even some denominational congregations, especially if successful with younger members, hide their denominational affiliation. The only major growth area in American Christianity is among ...
The United Methodist Church has been undergoing a major upheaval as more than 7,000 congregations across the country, one quarter of the total, decided whether to leave the denomination or remain ...
Heckman: There is a common misunderstanding of "non-denominational," and many reasons behind that. Here's what it actually means.
The historic Mainline churches and denominations have experienced the steepest declines while the non-denominational Christian identity has been trending upward particularly since 2001. The challenge to Christianity in the United States does not come from other religions but rather from a rejection of all forms of organized religion.
They sought allies in denominational churches and liturgical traditions, disregarding views of eschatology and other "non-essentials," and joined also with Trinitarian varieties of Pentecostalism. They believed that in doing so, they were simply re-acquainting Protestantism with its own recent tradition.