I agree with that statement to a point....and I agree we should try not to make Christianity into a formula...but if some of these differences in doctrine were irrelevant when considering the big picture then what is all the fuss about.....I think you are taking a bit of a laissez faire attitude here....with the Reformation various forms of heresy and more importantly God's honor was at stake with each side fighting a virtual holy war against the other, obviously for good reason resolution and harmony was never achieved.

Thankfully, the bloodshed and persecution stopped but I still believe there are spiritual consequences on the line in these disputes....while I agree with you that only God knows the heart and He is the final judge....

Originally Posted by via_dolorosa
I rather like Christ's teaching that he who is not against us is on our side (Mark 9:39). Our duty is to preach Christ crucified and leave the final judgement to God.

The mercy of God is necessary not only when a person repents, but even to lead him to repent, Augustine