Originally Posted by Miss_Sara

I agree that it's very ahrd to find a church
at this moment I don't go to church
and I really don't know when I will
I think that I'm studying the bible fine now
and I think that everyone should really take some time to study the bible on their own, even if they DO go to church.
I don't like people telling me what the bible means, as I really do think everyone needs to read the bible in a sort of selfish way, by that i mean that they should find out how each and every line affects their lives and how it should influence their lives.

oh and a note about Halloween
Halloween is derived from All Hallows Eve as I'm sure you all know, so All Saints Eve, november 1st is All Saints Day. I think a lot a lot of people forget this. I think it depends on HOW you celebrate this holiday. I mean trick or treating with the kids?! what's bad about that, what is dark and sadistic? but say performing a pagan ritual, obviously no. ha ha ha
The church made All Saints Day to sort of cancel out the popular pagan holiday, and they celebrated All Saints (hallow) Day Eve, and they made it a religious Holiday. You can research this.

I see Santa Claus as a great way to help kids understand Jesus, he gives presents to ALL the girls and boys because he loves them so much. At a young age I think it's very hard for children to understand love, and who Jesus was and what his birth has done for us.

I do know that when I have kids I will have found a church, as I think they should learn about the bible with other kids, and then my soul reason for going to that church will be based on how they teach them, and making sure they make it fun.

Originally Posted by YorkieRose

I am a Christian, grew up Baptist, married a good old Kentucky, Church Of God boy..so now I am a Penecostal.

Originally Posted by Miss_Sara

I agree that it's very ahrd to find a church
at this moment I don't go to church
and I really don't know when I will
I think that I'm studying the bible fine now
and I think that everyone should really take some time to study the bible on their own, even if they DO go to church.
I don't like people telling me what the bible means, as I really do think everyone needs to read the bible in a sort of selfish way, by that i mean that they should find out how each and every line affects their lives and how it should influence their lives.

oh and a note about Halloween
Halloween is derived from All Hallows Eve as I'm sure you all know, so All Saints Eve, november 1st is All Saints Day. I think a lot a lot of people forget this. I think it depends on HOW you celebrate this holiday. I mean trick or treating with the kids?! what's bad about that, what is dark and sadistic? but say performing a pagan ritual, obviously no. ha ha ha
The church made All Saints Day to sort of cancel out the popular pagan holiday, and they celebrated All Saints (hallow) Day Eve, and they made it a religious Holiday. You can research this.

I see Santa Claus as a great way to help kids understand Jesus, he gives presents to ALL the girls and boys because he loves them so much. At a young age I think it's very hard for children to understand love, and who Jesus was and what his birth has done for us.

I do know that when I have kids I will have found a church, as I think they should learn about the bible with other kids, and then my soul reason for going to that church will be based on how they teach them, and making sure they make it fun.

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?

Originally Posted by RLC12345678

Have any of you Christians attended the Walk to Emmaus or Cursillo?? It was such a fantastic experience and it really teaches you how much God truly loves us, not matter what. :) :) :)

Originally Posted by Monday

I am Jewish as well, and I agree with you .... we are all G-d's children. Does that make my Yorkie Jewish also????