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Why are there so many denominations? On this page, we are basing the discussion on the Christian faith. But the same thoughts can apply to other religions, too. Within Christianity there seems a never-ending list of different denominations and variations within each denomination, all professing to worship the same God, and one has to wonder what God thinks of all this. Why do we have all these different denominations? Opinions differ and some Christians have the un-Christian attitude that "My Jesus is better than your Jesus"1. In some cases this is quite understandable. When a group denies the Divinity of Christ yet proclaims to be the "True Christians", such as the Jehovah's Witnesses, it's no surprise that questions are raised about their definition of "Christianity". Because we are human, our beliefs, understandings and definitions change.
The word 'denomination' is also used in reference to various values of currency. One day, everyone will pray for things in a standard way, too, which will make denominations obsolete.
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