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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I am a Christian and think that the way modern Americans talk about faith is not necessarily the way Christians have historically *lived* faith - it's not primarily an intellectual yes/no statement of belief, it's a commitment to following Jesus even if you aren't sure it's true. I sometimes describe faith as "choosing to affirm irrational things." Doubt is a huge part of Christian life, if you read writings of saints and philosophers, and community is part of what keeps us tied to the church and God in the darkest times of doubt. It gives us structure and relationships to wrestle from "inside" rather than saying we can't come in until we are sure. Even if you arent sure it's God inviting you in, God wouldn't want you outside in the cold.

As for what church I'm not sure. It is important to me to go to a church that welcomes gay and trans people and nontraditional families, which may not be what you are looking for; the UCC is great on this but I'm part of a Baptist congregation here in the DMV.[/quote]

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