Most other churches view communion as a means to unity, rather than an end, and invite all Christians or even anyone to participate (open communion).

The pope said that the church viewed the distinction as central to human nature, and "asks that this order, set down by creation, be respected".

The church views its ultimate goal as hastening the personal return of Jesus in this generation.

Their church ultimately asked them to leave when they started playing music the church viewed as Satanic.

The church, however, views it as an assault on Greek nationalism and identity, and its own authority.

"The church still views a marriage blessed by God to be a union between a man and a woman."

The church viewed this as an opportunity to strike back a the liberal government of Mariano Galvez.

These sorts of positions, he said, made the church view him as a political dissident.

The church viewed imprisonment, usually in isolation, as an instrument that would modify sinful or disruptive behavior.

Chiluba had an understanding of how Pentecostal churches view his presidency as God appointed.