By such an approach, each can be allowed to serve according to his own convictions without imposing his on others or being imposed upon by others. Conformity within each congregation would be voluntary so that the scruples of no one would be imposed on others. Such an arrangement would not grow out of sectarian exclusivism, but out of mutual love, respect, and desire for harmony. This irenic spirit would go far in breaking down the feelings of alienation. The meeting in separate groups is not what makes disciples sectarian.
Sectarianism is a judgmental, rejecting attitude.
Once we can admit that our particular segment of disciples is not the one, true church to the exclusion of all others, we will not feel compelled to set ourselves against all others. We can then serve, and let others serve, without trying to bind divisive scruples on everyone else. Then we can have unity of mind and purpose without forcing issues. These groups must work in harmony and without competing. Their fellowship is in Christ, and, being in Christ, they must be in fellowship with all others who are in Christ.