Well, there's nothing mysterious about it.

I registered on the Ship of Fools many years ago and used it as a screen name.

Early detractors of the Campbell/Stone Restoration Movement used to call us that (which you no doubt know, Bro. Alex didn't especially like, but what could he do?) The name was distinctive and let others know where my theological roots are. When I signed up for Bnet, I just used the same name.

Yes, I have been called that a few times.  I do not particularly like being called that, even though from what I know of Alexander Campbell he was a man of great vision.  A return to original Christianity under the name of Christ..But, I strive to be a Jesus follower, not a Campbell follower.

A return to original Christianity?    Where was the original doctrine of Christianity before Campbell came along?

In the bible, where it has always been.  Plain bible teaching such as repentance and baptism were  watered down (pun intended) by the rise of the false church, the Roman Catholic church, and its many daughters-which is the denominational world.  We of the church of Christ do not believe we are a denomination, simply Christians trying to serve the Lord sincerely the way he desires-not necessary the way that is easy or convenient to us.  We attempt to do this by following new testament patterns.
Where is infant baptism in the bible?  Or accepting Christ into your heart?  These are denominational doctrines.
Yours in Christ-
Wayne D

I certainly believe there were always people that following the bible teaching, from the time of Christ.  But- some of the vitally important teachings of the bible were corrupted by the Catholic church.  You seem to be a protestant person, so I am sure you will agree with at least that much.  When the great reformation happened, a lot of those bad teachings were introduced into the new (anti Catholic) church.  A perfect example of this is the teaching of baptism, which a multitute of scriptures show removes your sin, and gives you the gift of the Spirit.  Do I think non-CoC folks go the hell? That is not a question I am qualified to answer.  I personally don't want anyone to go there!  I think that would be extremely arrogant and judgemental of me to guess either way! I think if you follow gospel salvation, your label is not important.  That's the whole point of the the CoC...we are simply Christians..our brothers/sisters in the north are the disciples of Christ (they have music), and many of our churches are simply called, "Christian church."  We claim to be nothing but the Church of Jesus Christ-not to exclude ourselves as the only ones going to heaven-God is judge of all that, most of the time I'm just trying to make it through the day.  I personally, nor any CoC person I know, go by the teachings of Campbell-we just recognize that he started the restoration movement in this country.  And, to be honest, there are minor issues where I differ with the CoC, but I believe they have the majors correct according to the bible, not Campbell.  Fortunately I go to a very progressive CoC church where there is freedom to worship.  Do I think that all protestant denominations came out of the Catholic church?  Well-they are protestant..which means they protest the teachings of the church.  I believe the first protestants were the Lutherans and you can trace church history that the other ones came out of the Lutheran church..such as the Presbyterians, Methodist, etc.  Again, the call of the CoC is for unity..which is what the Lord prayed for when he said, "That they may be one Father, as we are one."  God bless you too!