[polemikos]

I could say that you have no idea whereof you speak.

You could, but it would be wrong. (Say, does threatening to use personal invective constitute abuse?)

World Christian Encyclopedia (2nd Ed., 2001), published by Oxford University Press, lists 33,830 denominations within Christianity. Subtract the Catholic Church and the Eastern churches, and you are left with about 33,800 other churches, those descended from the Protestant Reformation. I rounded down to 30,000 because I thought the resulting comparison with 29,999 was simpler to comprehend. (Say, is that arithmetic abuse?)

[A.J.Armitage]

World Christian Encyclopedia (2nd Ed., 2001), published by Oxford University Press, lists 33,830 denominations within Christianity. Subtract the Catholic Church and the Eastern churches, and you are left with about 33,800 other churches, those descended from the Protestant Reformation. I rounded down to 30,000 because I thought the resulting comparison with 29,999 was simpler to comprehend. (Say, is that arithmetic abuse?)

And how does it define denomination?

[Gamecock]

Well the Catholics better hurry up.

With only 220 distinct Catholic denominations they have a long way to go!

[OLD REGGIE]

World Christian Encyclopedia (2nd Ed., 2001), published by Oxford University Press, lists 33,830 denominations within Christianity. Subtract the Catholic Church and the Eastern churches, and you are left with about 33,800 other churches, those descended from the Protestant Reformation. I rounded down to 30,000 because I thought the resulting comparison with 29,999 was simpler to comprehend. (Say, is that arithmetic abuse?)

This list, essentially compiled by one man, doesn't cut the mustard. I will agree there are hundreds, maybe even thousands, of "Independent" Protestant Churches in the United States alone. The fundamental theology of nearly all these "Churches" is similar enough that Pastors can come and go without missing a beat.

As a matter of fact Protestant Ministers of the major Protestant Denominations will exchange pulpits and Churches with no problem. Once again, where is the theological difference?

It is a pretty safe bet that when one such as you pulls out the >30,000 number the intent is not to have a reasonable discussion. In fact it could be called "Protestant Bashing". Bash away if it makes you feel better.