Volume 7, Issue 3, January 1998

COMMON FAITH FOUND AMONG DENOMINATIONS

A survey conducted by editors of eight American denominational publications showed that differences among denominations are less pronounced nowadays than differences within each denomination.

This trend, coupled with the influence of the ecumenical movement has led to an unprecedented levelling across denominations and to a homogeneity of belief and practice.

A majority of Roman Catholics and half of the generally liberal United Church agreed there are other ways to salvation besides believing in Jesus. Strong majorities of other Protestants disagreed.

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"Religion NOW" is published in limited edition by the Rev. Ross E. Readhead, B.A., B.D., Certificate of Corrections, McMaster University, in the interest of furthering knowledge and participation in religion. Dialogue is invited and welcomed.