Lack of respect aside, let's stick to protestants because Catholics are different enough to be viewed separately. You are all implying that since protestant Christians can get a couple of dozen theological differences out of a Bible that contains 750,000+ words, there can be no truth? That does not make logical sense. There can logically be a true position on every point and no one be right on every one of the thousands of points.
There are basics that are the very definition of Christianity and therefore non-negotiable. Most division come from adherence to a systematic theology developed by an often historic theologian (Calvin, Wesley, Luther, etc.). The difference often deal with things that do not affect everyday life but the traditions are set and the denominations were formed.
Bringing up past bad deeds in the name of Christianity is also a poor logical argument. To make it a good argument, you would have to:
1. Assume all motives for all actions were purely religious,
2. Show that those responsible had a correct understanding of the Bible and its precepts and
3. Always acted in accordance with these precepts.
There are basics that are the very definition of Christianity and therefore non-negotiable. Most division come from adherence to a systematic theology developed by an often historic theologian (Calvin, Wesley, Luther, etc.). The difference often deal with things that do not affect everyday life but the traditions are set and the denominations were formed.
Bringing up past bad deeds in the name of Christianity is also a poor logical argument. To make it a good argument, you would have to:
1. Assume all motives for all actions were purely religious,
2. Show that those responsible had a correct understanding of the Bible and its precepts and
3. Always acted in accordance with these precepts.
