Christadelphian

Enoch · Apr 14, 2005

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Gold Dragon · Apr 14, 2005

Wikipedia - Christadelphian

The Christadelphians are a nontrinitarian Christian denomination that developed in Britain and North America in the 19th century. They are primarily found in the English-speaking world, but are growing elsewhere, with Christadelphians now found in approximately 130 countries.

Beliefs

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In holding these beliefs, Christadelphians reject a number of doctrines held by the mainstream Christian denominations, notably the immortality of the soul, the Trinity, and the pre-existence of Christ. They believe that where the words devil or Satan occur in the Bible, they should be understood either poetically as a symbol of man's inherent impulse to conflict with God's plan, or in reference to specific political systems or individuals in opposition or conflict. Hell is understood to refer to the grave, rather than a place of eternal torment.

Christadelphians claim the doctrines they reject were introduced into Christendom after the 1st century, and cannot be demonstrated from the Bible.

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History and Organization

The name Christadelphian, derived from the Greek words for "Brethren in Christ", was coined by John Thomas. From the mid-19th century, there were groups in many parts of Britain and North America which held to the beliefs outlined above, and who were loosely associated with one another. They met under various names until the time of the American Civil War, when a group affiliation was required to register for conscientious objector status.

Christadelphians usually call their congregations ecclesias. There is no central Christadelphian organisation or hierarchy. Ecclesias are autonomous and co-operation between most of them is based on a common acceptance of the Birmingham Amended Statement of Faith (http://www.christadelphia.org/basf.htm). Anyone who publicly assents to the doctrines described in this statement and is in good standing in their "home ecclesia" (if they have one) is generally welcome to participate in the activities of any other ecclesia. Christadelphians are not permitted to take communion with any church which does not assent to the doctrines set out in the Statement of Faith.

Christadelphians reject paid ministers. Most male members are eligible to teach and perform other duties, and these are usually assigned on a rotation, rather than having a designated preacher. Governance follows a democratic model, typically with an elected committee for each individual ecclesia. This unpaid committee is responsible for the day-to-day running of the ecclesia and is answerable to the rest of the ecclesia's members.
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Marcia · Apr 14, 2005

Their beliefs are similar to Jehovah's Witnesses in many ways. They are not really Christian in belief or practice.

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