Mindy_Airr Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Hi everyone! I'm Mindy. I'm a 26 year old graduate student at Arizona State University. I'm working on my PhD in family and human development. I was raised in the Baptist church. We really didn't go to church much, but my family was definitely about taking the Bible 100% literally. Recently my husband and I gained custody of my 13 year old nephew and thought it important that he be exposed to Christian values so we began attending a Baptist church here. I do like the church, but they are very conservative and I was really needing to find Christians who are more open to other ways of life. For example, I have a lot of friends who are of other faiths or no faith at all, friends who are gay, etc., and they are good people. I don't believe that our loving God would send them to hell but the people in my congregation do. I find myself biting my tongue a lot at church. I look forward to talking to you all. -Mindy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Hi Mindy, welcome to the forum. You've certainly come to the right place if you're looking for Christians who are open to other ways of life. If you find yourself unable to express yourself in the church you are currently attending, hopefully you can find one that better suits you and represents your values. Peace to you, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tariki Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Glad to have you here Mindy! I've been made very welcome myself, though I am more Pure Land Buddhist than Christian. But hopefully tags don't matter very much. Look forward to your contributions All the best Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grampawombat Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I did some searching for Protestant churches and groups that might be helpful. There is an Episcopal campus ministry at ASU that is listed on this TCPC site that might be helpful in locating a suitable congregation. Also, there are about eight UCC congregations and a couple of Presbyterian congregations that might be suitable, some in Tempe and some near by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soma Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Mindy you sound like a great addition to this forum. May we all learn and grow together. Soma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindy_Airr Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 Thanks for the lovely welcome everyone. I will definitely look into those resources! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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