Not a Good Idea?

[387 words] I was watching a television program in which a number of preachers were asked questions from viewers. One viewer asked a very important question. The question dealt with why there are different denominations. The viewer asked, “Wouldn’t it be better to have just one church?” The moderator of the program stated that would not be a good idea! Only a couple of preachers responded. They indicated that varying opinions of interpretation of scriptures was the reason for al the denominations. Since, there are varying opinions, according to them, denominations are justified. Apparently some of the men on the program may not have been familiar with some statements in scriptures that would have answered the question. Jesus prayed for unity and that “all may be one” (John 17:21). Paul pleaded with the Christians at Corinth “That there be no divisions among you but that you be perfectly joined together…