Church is church, right? Well, not so much, as any Baptist teen will find when visiting a friend's Episcopal church, or any Lutheran visitor to a Pentecostal service will discover. So what's the difference? Why are there any differences at all? Though churches are as individual as the members they serve, Katie Meier clears up some of the confusion regarding the basic Christian denominations. Written for everyday teens (rather than, say, theology majors) this guide clearly spells out the unique qualities of each sect, while at the same time underlines the unifying principles of Christian faith. Practically, it takes the scare out of accompanying a friend to a different church; but even better, and maybe more importantly, it inspires a greater understanding of and love for fellow Christians.
In response to the last reviewer, I can only say that before you attack other Christian churches you should first read the Bible and understand what Christianity is first. What did Jesus say about baptism? No, Catholics do not "worship" the Pope (where did that come from?). The essence of our pluralistic society is that we have many different Christian denominations. Allowing our young people to see what we have in common with each other will create a society built upon respect for our diversity and not promote useless ignorant misunderstandings to perpetuate.
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