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[quote=Anonymous]I know this isn't quite as exciting as some recent threads, but I'm hoping that some of the ex-Catholics lurking here might share their thoughts/ideas/suggestions with me. Please be gentle as this is a very sensitive topic for me, and it's a bit hard for me to ask, even to an anonymous forum. I grew up Catholic, am not a practicing Catholic anymore because I'm not happy with the church's stance on some key issues (related to the treatment of gay people, women, and children). I'd like to start going to church again so we can raise our kids in a religious/spiritual community. And so I can get to know God again. I pray on my own but it would be nice to have some kind of structure to it and to be part of a faith-based community.

When I took a Beliefnet quiz trying to figure out which denomination I am, it said my beliefs align most closely with the Quakers and Unitarians. I've been to some Unitarian services, and they don't talk about God quite enough. It felt almost like attending a lecture intended to convince me of things I already believe in. I've been to Methodist services and liked a lot of things about them, but it is very focused on Jesus to the point where I felt uncomfortable because I'm questioning and am not so sure about all the teachings related to Jesus. I feel much more comfortable when the focus is on God in general. Several people have advised me to seek out a liberal Episcopalian church since that's closer to Catholicism in culture, but I went to one and it felt a bit cold/formal. Any suggestions of denominations or congregations I might consider? I'm in Kensington. Bethesda/Silver Spring/Rockville are close to me. Thanks in advance for any kindly-worded suggestions![/quote]

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