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Religion / Church Question
We want to find a church in the area, but are having trouble. H was raised Unitarian Universalist, I was raised Catholic. Previously, we found an Episcopal Church in Michigan that worked for us and a Methodist Church in Annapolis. The reason these churches worked is because while they were Christian, they "welcomed everyone to the table" and didn't make H feel excluded. A few of the churches we have tried now basically said if Jesus isn't your savior, you aren't welcome.
I guess I'm trying to find out if there is a Christian-based religion or church that doesn't explicitly exclude those who only believe in God-the-Father and question God-the-Son. The easy answer would be "Unitarian Universalist" but I've tried a few different services at different churches and felt...how should I say it...that if a religion accepts "everything" it can't believe in "any one thing."
We really do want to take Emory to church though. One thought I had was alternating between a Christian church and a Unitarian church, but I wonder if that would be confusing on him and draining on us. Anyone have any thoughts?
Re: Religion / Church Question
Hmm. I would suggest the Unitarian church. After all one of the basic tenets of Christianity is that one believes in Jesus Christ as your savior.
I had this dilemma before I met my husband. I actually ended up converting to his religion (Judaism). However, I am not suggesting that you do that
If you're not up for that, it's fine and I won't be offended, but I thought I'd toss it out there! If you want his email, let me know and I'll PM you.
... every single day of forever.
My husband and I went through this as well. When we bought our house I felt like there was something missing. I grew up Catholic but hadn't been to church in several years and the hubs hadn't been to church since he was a child for Christmans, Easter, etc...We went looking for churches and stopped after the first one. It is a Methodist church and like you said we feel very welcomed there and at home.
Finding a church home can be difficult but it is really what you and your husband are comfortable with. Good luck!