the tag: "denomination", is rejected by some because of the autonomous system used by baptist churches for control. being a denomination is viewed by them as having a hierarchy instead of the roman catholic church. another reason for the rejection of the tag is the influence of the restoration period on baptist churches, which tore down denominational barriers. other baptists accept the tag. they feel that it does not lie or have any bad meanings. it is just used as a synonym for a christian or religious group with common beliefs.