Hello! I am not sure what I am...

[KitKatMatt]

... but I am here!

I was raised as a Southern Baptist gal, but have had several bad experiences that caused me to leave the faith for a number of years.

I am not sure what my faith could be called now. There are so many denominations of Christianity that I am not sure which one I would properly fit into. I know I cannot return to being a Baptist due do the things I believe.

This is the first time I've felt confident to even approach religion again, and I hope being on these forums might help me on my way!

 

[NumberOfStars]

Hi, welcome to CF!!! I hope you enjoy the forums

 

[dogs4thewin]

Welcome to CF. It may be helpful to talk to various people look in in various forums and see whose views you agree with the most.

 

[Chaplain David]

Welcome to CF. Based on what you said I invite you to post a thread in the Ask a Chaplain Forum. It is an anonymous way of asking questions and you will be answered by one of our three ordained minister chaplains. Just click on the link at the bottom of this post and you will enter the Ask a Chaplain Forum.

All the best,

CH Sacerdote

 

[HawgWyld]

Just had to post a reply, KitKat. I grew up Southern Baptist as well and didn't care for it one whit. In fact, my wife and I turned Methodist for about a decade.

We went back to our Southern Baptist roots last year. In fact, we're now very active members in the church where I grew up and didn't like.

God works in mysterious ways.

At any rate, I sincerely hope you find a denomination that works for you. I have a healthy respect for a good number of denominations but it appears I grew up Baptist and that's where I'll stay. However, C.S. Lewis nailed it in "Mere Christianity" -- there are some core beliefs we all share and at least we should all be able to agree on them. I view denominations as far less important than allying with a church where you feel God is working and getting involved in that church.

 

[lynx1]

Hello!

Welcome to the forum.

Let the Holy Spirit to guide you. When you walk into the Church, He will signal you if this is the right church for you. Trust him.

God bless you.

 

[KitKatMatt]

Thank you everyone for your welcomes!!

 

[JGL53]

Yeah, I know what you mean. I was raised southern baptist but due to theological disagreements I really ceased to think of myself as a southern baptist at about age 20 though I did not quit going utterly until about age 27.

I am 64 years old now and I am one of the majority "unchurched" in the U.S.

It will be ok. You know god is everywhere, right? lol.

 

[vanillakay]

Welcome katt! even if your not sure what denomination you fit into, it;s good to have you here. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to ask me

 

[snoopy500]

Welcome

 

[Tigger45]

Hi Matt glad you are here!

 

[glorify_him]

welcome