Say Hi, Gracie (Newbies say hello thread)

[TreeHouse]

Good afternoon all. I'm a mid thirties fellow who is rather new to faith but struggling because the conservative nature of traditional theological denominations clashes with my own beliefs on love and the nature thereof, both spiritually and romatically. I just wanted to say hi, as I think this will ultimately be a haven for some of my reading and perhaps I can even share some of my experiences with others to help them along their way as well.

 

[QuakerOats]

Hi

I'm Emma.
I've been sort of going it alone in Christianity ever since I first believed, and I've been struggling with the liberal/conservative thing for some time.

I unfortunately got into the habit of reading highly conservative books (they sell Chick books, for instance) and websites and they seem to have infected my head. I've found myself really struggling with the whole women/GBLT issues and flitting back and forth between trying to fit in with a conservative viewpoint and thinking I must reject Christ if I am to remain true to my principles. I don't know why I have been thinking like this, because I learned at college about a more liberal theology (I also studied feminist and Queer theology) but due to going mad I have forgotten much of what I learned.

Anyway I would like some help to sort out my thinking really. About biblical interpretation and how the Bible should/is/? applied to our lives, etc. Um, I'm not really sure what to do, and whether I should lurk or make a topic. Everyone seems so knowledgeable.

This is a bit long...but I just wanted to vent a wee bit really!

Hi Emma! Welcome! If you have any questions, don't be afraid to start a thread. I think one of the nice things about WWMC is most of us recognize that we're all still learning, no matter where we're at in life.

Good afternoon all. I'm a mid thirties fellow who is rather new to faith but struggling because the conservative nature of traditional theological denominations clashes with my own beliefs on love and the nature thereof, both spiritually and romatically. I just wanted to say hi, as I think this will ultimately be a haven for some of my reading and perhaps I can even share some of my experiences with others to help them along their way as well.

Welcome, TreeHouse! Nice to have you here!

 

[Over]

hugs for all!

 

[Shropshire Anglican]

Hi! I am in my early 40s and am trying to overcome years of conservative theology. At heart I am a liberal and was very liberal until my conversion to Christ. It is a hard road, but I am getting there, and pleased that this forum is here to help!

John

 

[LittleFeather]

Hello everyone.

Mostly of Cherokee decent, German, Scott and Irish as well.

Been a Pan-en-theist since 1979. So I never really fit in most places.
Was a candidate for the Methodist ministry at one time, tried many denominations.
This looks like a good spot.

 

[QuakerOats]

Welcome Shropshire Anglican, LittleFeather!

 

[LovebirdsFlying]

Hello, everyone.

 

[Shropshire Anglican]

Thanks for the welcome!

 

[honeyny22]

Jolene here

 

[Starcomet]

Hello everyone .

 

[konakim]

Hello everyone, I'm new here!

 

[meliagaunt]

Hi konakim. I'm pretty new too - joined a while ago, but have only recently got round to visiting and posting. A warm welcome to you.

 

[trek4fr]

Hi, all! My name is Bill and I live in Saginaw, Texas, with my wife, two children, and a Maine-Coon cat who thinks she is God's gift to the world. I also have two grown children and three grandchildren. My hobbies are theology, science fiction, and music. I'm employed as a metrologist.

I was saved at a small Baptist church when I was twelve in 1972, a wonderful experience that I cherish and will never forget. I was raised as a conservative, fundamentalist Christian and attended a Pentecostal Holiness Bible college after high school. But my faith has transformed over the years as my studies of the Bible, my life experiences, and my walk with God has changed me. To me, being a Christian means following Jesus' two commands of loving God and loving others. He said his followers would be known by their compassion, not by their creeds, doctrines, statements of faith, or denominational affiliations. So I do my best to follow his Way and to live a life of love and compassion so that others might, in some small way, see a God of love in me. I fail often (ask my wife), but this is my heart's desire.

 

[LovebirdsFlying]

Hi, all! My name is Bill and I live in Saginaw, Texas, with my wife, two children, and a Maine-Coon cat who thinks she is God's gift to the world.

Don't they all?

Welcome to you. Welcome to the other newcomers as well.

 

[Gregory Thompson]

i'm not new on CF but new in this part of the forum . hope you all are having a great day .

 

[trek4fr]

Thanks for the welcome, LoveBirdsFlying! And a welcome to you, also, Michael!

 

[Gregory Thompson]

Thanks for the welcome, LoveBirdsFlying! And a welcome to you, also, Michael!

Thank you!

Welcome to all the newcomers also

 

[Karpalokuu]

hi! I am new here. I am karpalokuu from Finland. I graduate high school in few days, and now I am working part time cleaning a bar and full time internship in a craft store.
I live with my dear roommate and my two guinea piggies, Peto and Kick Knott.
and what else. I am part of the free church.

 

[LovebirdsFlying]

Welcome, Karpalokuu. Congratulations on your upcoming graduation.

 

[chinchillin]

what it do?