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Originally Posted by luvdorkyyorkies This is an interesting thread. I am looking for a church to attend for my family.
I grew up Baptist but I saw alot of dividing in the church, people arguing or being gossipy, there were things I never agreed with even as a child, I felt like certain passages were taken and used for beleifs but others were denied. Alot of picking and chosing. Only certain sections of the BIble were used to live by. Finger pointing at other religions about how wrong they beleived. Im not saying all Baptist churches are like this, by any means but I attended 4 and it seemed the same in all. I just felt something was missing. It never felt right for me although I do beleive Jesus dying for our sins. My mother and father are very baptist. Please dont think IM bashing, it just never has fit for me.
Im looking for a church that beleives its okay to take your kids halloweening and it isnt evil.......for me its just a fun day for children to trick or treat and have a good time dressing in fun costumes such as fairies or superman, and its a time to spend together.
Same with Christmas, about Santa Claus, its a fun magical story that makes being a child fun. ANd its ok to participate and its not a sin in the churches beleives. But also the child knowing really why the day is celebrated, that is Jesuses birthday. Because I do beleive that.
Id like to attend a church where what you wear doesnt matter, its that you are there that counts.
I really dont agree with gay relationships, but then again I dont want to judge people. Im certainly not perfect. I have had gay friends and although I didnt beleive in it, I liked the person for many other reasons.
I would really like to find a church where my kids learn about God, Jesus, being good to others and helping. Giving them a good background and having like people to fill close too and congregate with. A place for support and meeting, and extended family.
ANyone have any idea of a church, religion to start? SOmewhere that they teach from the whole bible, a teaching, not just living by certain picked passages? I dont know where to start? |
I go to a Bible Alliance church. It is very close to baptist. I think the difference might be that my church is very big into missions... ?
I took my kids out trick or treating... They believed in Santa, and as far as sexual preference is concerned... We are not to judge each other.
In my church it is all personal preference and your relationship with the Lord. Some people may not agree but the church doesn't rule over you on these things... I don't know if you will ever find a church where every one agrees on every thing but I don't think it is the churches place to dictate what holidays you enjoy. I haven't had any one say anything and my kids are grown now!!!