Help Kiddy Choose a Church

[Theben]

According to Upton Sinclair communists and socialists are (were) closer in intent to the original teachings of Jesus so he should go back to being a dirty lefty.

[Ogie Oglethorpe]

I think Kid would be better served by a liberal church, such as the liberal Lutheran (ELCA) and Episcopalian Churches that can be found in the US. Or go to a non-denominational church.

Or, use the "Belief-O-Matic"

United Church of Christ (UCC) my church very liberal

[MRT144]

I was raised ELCA -- all I really remember is hearing "Grace by faith alone" and thinking -- "really? that's it? easy".

They're the counterpoint to Catholics who think you're in the hole from day one.

[Elok]

Come to think of it, Kid, has anyone introduced you to C.S. Lewis? I hope so. Till We Have Faces is awesome. Not that this has anything to do with church selection; Lewis was an Anglican but it's hard to find an Orthodox Christian who disagrees with a word he said.

WRT church selection, I remain convinced that my own faith is best (don't we all, yadda yadda), but in all honesty if you're not comfortable with us a non-denom church might be your best option, at least for the present. Avoid Presbyterians (Calvinism is deranged and besides, they aren't allowed to have fun), Mormons, JWs, and of course the charismatics. But that's just common sense, I guess.

[Imran Siddiqui]

Grace by faith alone is a Protestant belief, so not just Lutherans .

[Drake Tungsten]

I went to a Methodist church on Sunday. I'm also studying Methodism and it's history.

Dude, don't become a Methodist. They're all losers.

[MOBIUS]

Out of all the churches I've visited (not many, but some), I'd have to go with Sacre Coeur. Maybe I'd change my mind if I'd seen the Dome of the Rock or Angkor Watt, but so far this wins. In fact, it's probably better if you don't even go in, but just turn round and enjoy the view.

Ironically, I've been to loads of churches, cathedrals, temples and mosques all over the world...

I think mosques are particularly beautiful. In fact, the entire Islamic ritual of prayer, ablutions etc, is quite enchanting.

Still all make believe crap though.

[Theben]

ELCA -- the Church for the lazy worshipper.

I dunno... dem Episcopalians got it pretty easy too. A couple of rituals you're supposed to follow- but if not, don't sweat it.

[Thoth]

Go to a Pagan Festival.

Bible camps won't let you dance naked around a bonfire.

[Theben]

The only problem with that is, having known too many pagans in the past, I'd stab out my eyeballs before the sights were permanently etched in my brain.

[Thoth]

Yeah, there are some heavyweights in the community, but there are some hotties as well.


And NM how other people look, dancing around bonfires is bloody fun.

[Kidlicious]

Come to think of it, Kid, has anyone introduced you to C.S. Lewis? I hope so. Till We Have Faces is awesome. Not that this has anything to do with church selection; Lewis was an Anglican but it's hard to find an Orthodox Christian who disagrees with a word he said.

WRT church selection, I remain convinced that my own faith is best (don't we all, yadda yadda), but in all honesty if you're not comfortable with us a non-denom church might be your best option, at least for the present. Avoid Presbyterians (Calvinism is deranged and besides, they aren't allowed to have fun), Mormons, JWs, and of course the charismatics. But that's just common sense, I guess.

Why charismatics? I'm particularly pissed about the prosperity preachers.

[MRT144]

I dunno... dem Episcopalians got it pretty easy too. A couple of rituals you're supposed to follow- but if not, don't sweat it.

That's why they're great.

[rah]

Just avoid the churches where the Tithe is mandatory.

[Kidlicious]

I like Methodism in theory, but I don't know if I like this church. Bush is a Methodist! :anger: