Q – Are you in favor of movements that attempt to unite all Christians as much as possible? This unity can either be organizational or in terms of cooperation, conference, association, or subscribing to the same media, references or technology? A – Initially, that sounds romantic and desirable. But between an extreme yes and an extreme no, I must answer NO. It could be dangerous when spirituality is unified. Unification could lead to centralization, to standardization, to control and manipulation. What happens to a centralized, unified body when mistakes, manipulation or corruption are committed at the top? The misdeed of a few or even of one could destroy the entire organization. In comparison, small, autonomous or independent religious congregations would be more effective in the survival and agility of the faith more than a big, unified one. Look at guerilla bands that are small and nimble enough to survive annihilation by big, unified, official armed forces. It is their smallness that enable them to make guerilla raids and attacks. Big size could be a setback; a big ship cannot turn quickly. And, in times of systematic persecution, a big ship is difficult to hide or to run. The presence and growth of many small, autonomous/independent congregations is so much more desirable than that of a few or --- God forbid --- only one religious organization. Moreover, when there is assimilation, unification, etc. a small group or people or one single individual gets to control everyone else.