Reply to “Affirming” church not doing it for us

Forum Index » Religion

Reply to "“Affirming” church not doing it for us"

Subject:

Emoticons





More smilies

Text Color: Font: Close Marks

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We are in a different area but really enjoy our Methodist church. I grew up Presbyterian and even in the 90s it was very political. Our Methodist church is open and affirming but sticks more to religious topics and has a congregation with varying political beliefs (though I doubt any maga types). Our prior church was the same, so I wonder if Methodist churches generally might be a fit. [/quote]

I’ve never understood the point of looking for churches that are a “fit.”  You’re not trying on skirts.

OP pray that God leads you to a church that is Biblically based, one that will welcome you with open arms as they do all of us as sinners, and have as their mission pointing people to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  Everything else will fall into place. [/quote]

Yeah, you aren't "trying on skirts." But you are joining a community. So there is even more reason, than with trying on clothing, to get a good "fit." [/quote]

Disagree. “Community” is your neighborhood or country club. A church should be where you find, serve and hear the word of God, above all. [/quote]

What do you think finding, serving, and hearing the word of God looks like? You don't do it in a vacuum. [/quote]

That’s correct. But to require that all of the people in this community look and think like you, so that you are always “comfortable” with the “fit” is the opposite of Christian thought. [/quote]

OP isn't asking for everyone to look and think like them. They're asking for a place where they can be themselves and be accepted and find spiritual fulfillment. If you have to hide part of yourself to fit in somewhere, that community is not for you.[/quote]

Options

	Disable HTML in this message
	Disable BB Code in this message
	Disable smilies in this message

Review message

Search Recent Topics Hottest Topics