[OLD REGGIE]

In the end though, is it the ‘denomination’ that we belong to which determines our salvation, or is it our knowing and being known by Christ, and our willing acceptance of Him as Lord and Saviour?

You are 100% correct in describing a Christian. I might substitute the word "God" for "Christ" but that's just me.

As for al_c, I suspect he was just pulling someone's chain. Certainly, he knows better. :-)

[DragoonEnNoir]

Thank you Reggie, though I cannot claim credit for wisdom. The wise things are from the Holy Spirit... the foolishness is fully mine.

I pulled many chains myself, until one day I met the person who stands at the end of the chain. An honest struggle with God can be beneficial.... those we wrestle with, we have to draw very near to.