Thanks for the great comment. Excellent thoughts.
I do want to say that I am not talking about any type of ecumenical movement here as that would imply that the divisions caused by different views over the centuries have some form of validity. As you say, the essential doctrines of the faith must be adhered to without flex, but I have noticed that what many call essential are, in fact nonessential. It is in those areas where the sword of Damocles is most likely to fall, slicing and dicing the body of Christ in the process. Many denominational distinctions aren't necessary and have already done much damage.
Again, thanks for your magnificent response.