13 November 2007

Best Denomination Names Ever

During my research for work, I have come across some very...uh...interesting names for denominations. Now, some of these groups don't exist anymore or they may have changed their names (how unfortunate). I need to say that I am sorry if your particular denomination is mentioned. I am in no way commenting on the nature of the group, just the name. Actually, I am. Let's be honest. Anywho, here's the list in no particular order (except at the end):

Defenseless Mennonite Church Who's attacking the Mennonites? What did they ever do to you?
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Broke from the disorganized church
American Ethical Union Later changed name to Hall of Justice
Ledeboerian Churches
Swedenborgian Church Did not like the name, "Ledeboerians"
Bible Standard, Inc. I tend to shy away from churches that end with "inc"
National David Spiritual Temple of Christ Church Union (Inc), USA I have no idea what's going on here
Latter House of the Lord for All People and the Church of the Mountain Apostolic Faith
Church of the Living God, the Pillar and Ground of the Truth
House of God Which is the Church of the Living God, the Pillar and Ground of the Truth
House of God Which is the Church of the Living God, the Pillar and Ground of the Truth Without Controversy (Keith Dominion) Apparently there was some controversy somewhere
Pentecostal Fire Baptized Holiness Church
Fire Baptized Holiness Church (Wesleyan) They really liked the name, just not the pentecostals

Holy Ukranian Autocephalic Orthodox Church in Exile
General Six Principle Baptists Which are...?
Regular Baptists Broke away from the irregular ones; some sort of fiber controversy
Two Seed in the Spirit Predestinarian Baptists At least they're not too particular

3 comments:

Fitz said...

I like the 'fiber controversy' comment. Funny stuff...

katie said...

Thanks for bringing me a smile and a laugh. I needed that!

Anonymous said...

Can you imagine getting up in front of the congregation to say, "Good morning, welcome to the Church of the Living God, the Pillar and Ground of the Truth
House of God Which is the Church of the Living God, the Pillar and Ground of the Truth." ??? What a hoot.