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Christen, die in der Nachfolge JC die Botschaft von der Liebe Gottes in die Tat umsetzen wollen

English translation: denominations

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German term or phrase:Glaubensprägungen
English translation:denominations
Entered by: Michael Schubert

20:10 Apr 5, 2005
German to English translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - Religion
German term or phrase: Christen, die in der Nachfolge JC die Botschaft von der Liebe Gottes in die Tat umsetzen wollen
"XXX versteht sich als Dienstgemeinschaft von Christen verschiedener Glaubenspraegungen, die in der Nachfolge Jesu Christi die Botschaft von der Liebe Gottes in die Tat umsetzen wollen."

Dies ist ein Satz aus dem Vorwort eines Anstellungsvertrages. Kann jemand von Euch Hilfestellung leisten?

Vielen Dank im Voraus.
Iris Schlagheck-Weber
Local time: 03:03
non-denominational congregation ...
Explanation:
XXX sees itself as a multi-denominational congregation of Christians who wish to follow Jesus Christ in putting into practice the message of God's love.

"verschiedener Glaubensprägungen" = "non-denominational" may sound negative or restrictive, but it is the common term for churches that are not very dogmatic or strict, welcoming instead believers of various denominations.

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Note added at 13 mins (2005-04-05 20:23:53 GMT)
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P.S. I would be remiss if I didn\'t add better alternatives for \"Botschaft\": >> Good News or glad tidings << both common phrases for God\'s message(s)

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Note added at 17 mins (2005-04-05 20:28:02 GMT)
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Sorry ... I meant to write \"non-denominational\" in my full sentence, as in the tagline. \"Multi-denominational\" sounds more inclusive, but it actually means the same thing as \"non-denominational,\" which is the standard term.
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Michael Schubert
United States
Local time: 18:03
Grading comment
Great job, Michael! Thank you so much.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
4 +12non-denominational congregation ...
Michael Schubert
4XXX is understood to be a service community of Christians of varying beliefs who look to practice th
0808 (X)
3Building on Michael's, not for points
lucasm (X)


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16 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
XXX is understood to be a service community of Christians of varying beliefs who look to practice th


Explanation:
I chose "varying", because it does specify "Christians", and using "differing" just doesn't seem to make much sense.

0808 (X)
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  lucasm (X): "is understood to be" doesn't sound right in English
20 hrs
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11 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +12
Help with sentence, please
non-denominational congregation ...


Explanation:
XXX sees itself as a multi-denominational congregation of Christians who wish to follow Jesus Christ in putting into practice the message of God's love.

"verschiedener Glaubensprägungen" = "non-denominational" may sound negative or restrictive, but it is the common term for churches that are not very dogmatic or strict, welcoming instead believers of various denominations.

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Note added at 13 mins (2005-04-05 20:23:53 GMT)
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P.S. I would be remiss if I didn\'t add better alternatives for \"Botschaft\": >> Good News or glad tidings << both common phrases for God\'s message(s)

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Note added at 17 mins (2005-04-05 20:28:02 GMT)
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Sorry ... I meant to write \"non-denominational\" in my full sentence, as in the tagline. \"Multi-denominational\" sounds more inclusive, but it actually means the same thing as \"non-denominational,\" which is the standard term.

Michael Schubert
United States
Local time: 18:03
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Great job, Michael! Thank you so much.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  ENGSOL: nice
2 mins
agree  Astrid Elke Witte: Sounds excellent!
5 mins
agree  Sarah Swift: very professional indeed - full service
9 mins
  -> A nice creative outlet from translating software manuals, lemme tell you!
agree  Robert Kleemaier: well done, Michael, though 'pluralistic' or 'differing creeds' might be options if you wish to avoid 'non-denominational' (just suggestions)
10 mins
  -> Good suggestions
agree  Protradit: also "of various religious hues and stripes" if you feel you just must emphasize the "verschiedener Glaubensprägungen" due to other text indicating that the author is trying to include some groups that would not normally be considered Christians
13 mins
agree  Erik Macki: Very good. (If for an American audience, following Chicago Manual of Style or Merriam-Webster, you can drop the hyphens: nondenominational, multidenomination, etc.)
1 hr
  -> In-deed!
agree  Johanna Timm, PhD: nothing to add!
7 hrs
agree  mustafaer: -
10 hrs
agree  Gabrielle Lyons
11 hrs
agree  MMUlr
12 hrs
agree  sonja29 (X)
15 hrs
agree  lucasm (X): I'd change it just a bit, see below
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20 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
Building on Michael's, not for points


Explanation:
I would change the second half of the sentence like this:

XXX sees itself as a multi-denominational congregation of Christians who wish to follow Jesus Christ in translating the message of God's love into deeds/actions.

lucasm (X)
Local time: 03:03
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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