However , by the 1960s many of the characteristic teachings were gaining acceptance among Christians within mainline Protestant denominations .
If a church member or clergyman openly expressed such views , they would ( either voluntarily or involuntarily ) separate from their existing denomination .
By the 1960s many of the characteristic teachings were gaining acceptance among Christians within mainline Protestant denominations .
If a church member or clergyman openly expressed such views , they would ( either voluntarily or involuntarily ) separate from their existing denomination .