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The Biblical Examination Of Factors Responsible For Divisions In The Churches
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1.8 Definition of terms
Division:disagreement between two or more groups, typically producing tension or hostility
Churches:a building used for public Christian worship.
Christian:a person who has received Christian baptism or is a believer in Jesus Christ and his teachings.
Unity:the state of being united or joined as a whole.
Disunity:disagreement and division within a group.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]The main aim of the research is to determine if the difference in belief is the major cause of church division, the study made use of primary data from the information obtained from the distribution of research questionnaire. The study made use of a total population of 100. The sample of 40 was considered for the study, the data hypothesis was analyzed using the chi-square method. The study concluded that the difference in belief is the major cause of church division. Proper recommendations were ... Continue reading---
