So you probably need to save yourself some time with the cut and pastes and attacking protestantism ,and thinking its scoring points against me,when i dont even believe in protestantism,sorry to dissapoint you,but it goes to show you dont take the time to understand opposing points of view.
It’s irrelevant whether you believe in Protestantism or not, the very fact your base roots are coming from Protestantism, no matter of how you dress it up or try to dress yourself up won’t change the foundation and your traditions of where you’re coming from
You need to educate yourself as to why you practice the way you practice, and also to where your core doctrine of believes that you post are coming from
I’ll give you a starter pack here, Starting with Marting Luther as in Brittanica’s Encyclopedia, Luther was the instigator of “Sola Scripture” giving rise to some denominations and understandings, from which the 30000 sprang up from, to the present day of how your position that you described came to be that you hold too of where you get your traditions from
There is no way around it, you’ve been shaped by Protestant traditions, no matter of how you dress it
PS, it’s no bother in coping and pasting to you, if that’s what you think I do
And no it’s not opposing points that you are posting, it’s that you been conditioned to behave like this and you don’t know it, a simple check of history on the points I gave you below of how you do things show’s I’m on the money of how correct on your traditional way of doing things being protestant, even if you deny it as you did above, sorry you’re only kidding yourself no one else
Martin Luther (born November 10, 1483, Eisleben, Saxony [now in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany]—died February 18, 1546, Eisleben) was a German theologian and religious reformer who was the catalyst of the 16th-century Protestant Reformation. Through his words and actions, Luther precipitated a movement that reformulated certain basic tenets of Christian belief and resulted in the division of Western Christendom between Roman Catholicism and the new Protestant traditions, mainly Lutheranism, Calvinism, Anglicanism, the Anabaptists, and the anti-Trinitarians. He is one of the most influential figures in the history of Christianity.
Protestant Christianity since the 16th century. They include his insistence on the Bible, the Word of God, as the only source of religious authority, a dogma known as sola Scriptura;
THIS IS WHERE YOUR FOUNDATIONS ARE COMING FROM no way around it
The "Bible alone" or “Sola Scriptura” mentality, often associated with the phrase "sola scriptura," and the concept of being a Christian without affiliation to a specific denomination, can be traced through several historical, theological, and cultural developments. I’ll give you some simple facts of the roots and influences that contributed to this believe system
The idea of "sola scriptura," or Scripture alone as the ultimate authority in matters of faith and practice, is a foundational principle of the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century. It emphasized the authority of the Bible over that of church traditions and ecclesiastical hierarchy. Reformers like Martin Luther and John Calvin argued for returning directly to the Scriptures as the basis of faith, which set the stage for later movements emphasizing independent interpretations of the Bible.
Then we have Some groups that emerged during the Reformation, such as the Anabaptists, took the principle of biblical authority further by rejecting not only the Catholic Church but also the established Protestant denominations. They emphasized a personal relationship with Scripture and the need for believers to interpret the Bible individually, leading to a “non-denominational” approach to faith.
In the 18th and 19th Century Revivalism, The Second Great Awakening in the United States fostered a wave of revivalist movements that emphasized personal conversion, emotional experiences of faith, and a direct relationship with the Bible. Many individuals began to reject formal denominational identities in favor of a more personal, direct engagement with Scripture and an emphasis on personal faith experience.
Then to top it off the Restoration Movement followed In the early 19th century, movements such as the Stone-Campbell Movement (which led to the formation of the Churches of Christ and the Christian Church) sought to restore the early Christian church as described in the New Testament. They emphasized unity among believers and often rejected denominational labels in favor of a simple Christianity based on the Bible alone.
Giving rise to Non-denominational Churches, As American society became more diverse and secular in the late 20th century, many Christians began to identify with non-denominational churches. These congregations often emphasize a personal relationship with Christ, biblical teaching, and a rejection of the hierarchical structures associated with traditional denominations. This phenomenon allowed individuals to connect with their faith without being constrained by denominational doctrines or practices.
Furthering in Individualism and Modernism, The rise of individualism in Western culture, particularly in the 20th century, has also played a role. Many people today value personal freedom and self-expression, which can manifest in a desire to engage with Scripture independently
Evangelicalism especially American, The modern Evangelical movement often promotes the idea of being "Bible-believing" without strict adherence to denominational identities. Evangelicals emphasize sharing the Gospel and personal belief in Scripture over denominational affiliation, contributing to a culture that encourages being "Bible alone Christians."
The bottom line is that the mentality of being a "Bible alone Christian" who does not belong to a particular denomination rose from a combination of Reformation ideals, traditions, revivalist movements, restorationist impulses, individualism, and the evolution of contemporary Evangelicalism. This approach emphasizes personal interpretation and relationship with Scripture, fostering a viewpoint that can exist outside established denominational structures
