For starters I should tell you a bit about myself. I was raised in a Southern Baptist home in the Deep South. Most friends and family are still Southern Baptists or Independent Baptists. I still live in a small town in the Deep South, so my options for a congregation are pretty slim; however, Id like to find a place that I can call home.
I do believe that there is Truth, and that it can be found. However, I dont believe others can bestow the truth on you. I think you have to find it through an inner journey.
Maybe its a holdover from my early years or the influence of my environment but I do feel a strong bond with Christianity. However, I have a few objections.
1. Too much emphasis is placed on material things: big nice buildings that are used 2 days a week. Its a waste.
2. I dont think you need a highly paid pastor or music director to find salvation.
3. Too little service to the needy in todays churches. I believe Christianity should be a service oriented religion; Feed the hungry, clothe the naked, house the homeless, nurse the sick, you get the picture.
4. Too much emphasis placed on State controls, seems the Church likes to try to get laws passed that promote their goals (prohibition, laws against gambling, even social justice laws)
5. Too much State worship in church. Flags and military appreciation days and the like.
OK thats about it for now, maybe a good starting point.
I do believe that there is Truth, and that it can be found. However, I dont believe others can bestow the truth on you. I think you have to find it through an inner journey.
Maybe its a holdover from my early years or the influence of my environment but I do feel a strong bond with Christianity. However, I have a few objections.
1. Too much emphasis is placed on material things: big nice buildings that are used 2 days a week. Its a waste.
2. I dont think you need a highly paid pastor or music director to find salvation.
3. Too little service to the needy in todays churches. I believe Christianity should be a service oriented religion; Feed the hungry, clothe the naked, house the homeless, nurse the sick, you get the picture.
4. Too much emphasis placed on State controls, seems the Church likes to try to get laws passed that promote their goals (prohibition, laws against gambling, even social justice laws)
5. Too much State worship in church. Flags and military appreciation days and the like.
OK thats about it for now, maybe a good starting point.