nondenominationalism
Sect-free religious approach
Nondenominationalism is the principle or practice of not affiliating with any particular religious denomination.
Churches describing themselves this way typically identify as Christian but reject ties to established traditions like Baptist, Methodist, or Catholic: The megachurch embraced nondenominationalism to attract seekers put off by traditional labels.
The term also applies to schools, hospitals, or chaplaincies that serve people of various faiths without favoring one.
Across religious boundaries
- multifaithIncluding various religions
- interchurchBetween Christian denominations
- ecumenicalPromoting religious unity
- dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
cooperation · fellowship · unity · harmony · collaboration · partnership · alliance · coexistence
Not tied to any creed
- welcomingReceiving others warmly
- acceptanceConsent to receive
- opennessQuality of being accessible
- broad-basedCovering many areas
nonexclusive · all-embracing · accessible · unaffiliated · independent · barrier-free · seeker-friendly · egalitarian
Individual religious belief
- spiritual but not religiousPersonal faith, no denomination
- seekerOne who looks
- megachurchVast Christian congregation
- community churchLocal congregation's meeting place
Bible church · contemporary worship · deconstructing · house church
Not formally connected
- independentFree from external control
- nonpartisanNot aligned politically
- impartialShowing no preference
- unbiasedFree from prejudice
nonaligned · autonomous · freestanding · uncommitted · detached · objective · neutral · free church
interfaith
Across religious boundaries
- multifaithIncluding various religions
- interchurchBetween Christian denominations
- ecumenicalPromoting religious unity
dialogue · cooperation · fellowship · unity · harmony · collaboration · partnership · alliance · coexistence · reconciliation
nonsectarian
Not tied to any creed
- welcomingReceiving others warmly
- acceptanceConsent to receive
- opennessQuality of being accessible
broad-based · nonexclusive · all-embracing · accessible · unaffiliated · independent · barrier-free · seeker-friendly · egalitarian · diverse
personal faith
Individual religious belief
- spiritual but not religiousPersonal faith, no denomination
- seekerOne who looks
- megachurchVast Christian congregation
community church · Bible church · contemporary worship · deconstructing · house church
unaffiliated
Not formally connected
- independentFree from external control
- nonpartisanNot aligned politically
- impartialShowing no preference
unbiased · nonaligned · autonomous · freestanding · uncommitted · detached · objective · neutral · free church · parachurch
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Devotion to religious subdivisions
Catholicism · Lutheranism · Methodism · Presbyterianism · Anglicanism
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