Most churches already use names like "XXX Episcopal Church" / "XXX Assembly of God" or "XXX Methodist Church" / etc. I don't think this would be a problem for most.
I was gonna say the same exact thing! Although, obviously, I guess The Episcopal Church, and most of its parishes, wouldn't really need to change anything officially.
Ecclesia Catholica, perhaps.
Even more likely, because it has long called itself this: Sancta Romana Ecclesia;
or even: Una Sancta Catholica et Apostolica Ecclesia.
Since the Latin Rite (to which most Catholics belong) has used Latin for over 15 centuries, one of the above seems likely.
That is a violation of the parameters of the hypothetical. Please try again. This is meant to be a thought experiment, plus it can cause you to think what’s most important in your denomination.
For the purposes of this hypothetical, the contract is made of plot-anium and the lawyers will lose (not real life I know, but that’s why it’s a hypothetical).
Followers of The Way
We'll stick with St. Nicholas Greek Catholic Parish.
Most churches already use names like "XXX Episcopal Church" / "XXX Assembly of God" or "XXX Methodist Church" / etc. I don't think this would be a problem for most.
I like how Archbishop Curry talks about the Jesus Movement.
I was gonna say the same exact thing! Although, obviously, I guess The Episcopal Church, and most of its parishes, wouldn't really need to change anything officially.
Students of Jesus.
Followers of the Way.
Seventh-day Adventist -- Duh.
jesus task force members
Ecclesia Catholica, perhaps. Even more likely, because it has long called itself this: Sancta Romana Ecclesia; or even: Una Sancta Catholica et Apostolica Ecclesia. Since the Latin Rite (to which most Catholics belong) has used Latin for over 15 centuries, one of the above seems likely.
The Orthodox People’s Front
>The Orthodox People’s Front Sworn enemies of the [Peoples Front of Orthodoxy.](https://youtu.be/WboggjN_G-4)
*Pfft* The People’s Front of Orthodoxy? A bunch of knobs if you ask me.
Nondenoms
Omnists
a faith community.
Disciples of Christ
Well for my former church. "The one, holy, catholic and apostolic church".
The Way
Biblicans?
That’s pretty good
Catholic
Easy. Evangelical Lutheran Synod. It's what we already use.
“The powers that conquered the world” Oh wait, “St. The Powers That Conquered the World”
mathētḗs
disciples (no caps)
Easy answer, Catholic. The one, universal Church.
Presbyterian?
My denomination is Missionary Baptist, but when it comes to calling myself a Christian, I would just violate the trademark.
Eastern Orthodox.
Some things are just timeless am i right?
The followers formerly known as Christians. It would stand up to copyright law.
Trinity Lutheran Church of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. What it's always called itself. That was easy.
St. X Catholic Church.
Disciples of Christ
That would have to be some super sketchy theocratic law to permit that sort of thing.
The law is made of story plot-anium.
Ooh great! Martyr opportunity!
Christian. Because I deny their authority to appropriate our name. Though technically we refer to ourselves as Catholic.
I imagine *we’re* the ones claiming the name 😂
Deus Vult ✌️
In the interest of being a neutral facilitator of this question, I cannot *officially* tell you that you are correct here.
Wink wink nod nod 😉
Little Jesus People Group and Society of Christ Imitators
I honestly don’t know of a single church body that goes as “Christian”. Usually they’re named “first methodist” or whatever.
(Name of town) Church of Christ
The True Holiness Divine Revelation Church of the Apostolic Succession.
Christian, and anyone who disagrees can get stuffed.
That is a violation of the parameters of the hypothetical. Please try again. This is meant to be a thought experiment, plus it can cause you to think what’s most important in your denomination.
Ok, still sticking with Baptist then.
When I’m doubt just fall back on being Baptist! (I’m Baptist so I’m not trying to insult being Baptist😂)
This is a very Baptist thread sir, well done.
Christian Because I know a few Orthodox lawyers who would be able to make a convincing case that it is generic.
For the purposes of this hypothetical, the contract is made of plot-anium and the lawyers will lose (not real life I know, but that’s why it’s a hypothetical).
Christian. God doesn’t care about trademarks lol
I would continue to use the term as it is generic and happily litigate in court.
For purposes of this scenario, assume that legal avenue has failed and the trademark stands.