markn902 Posted December 11, 2011 Posted December 11, 2011 Hi everyone I am new here and new to the idea of Progressive Christianity. I had thought (or think) that there was not a group of people who had the beliefs I do. I guess here there are people who have some of the beliefs I do.Namely that religion with it's totally absolute dogma has no place in my life. I believe in Christ and the Bible I just think there have been some very important misunderstandings in organized religion teaching it, I am hopeful to see other people who agree that asking questions and broadening understanding of their faith is a good thing. I have also seen (from here) some churches that have similar beliefs and may be going to one soon. I had given up on church but it would be nice to fellowship and I know my wife misses it. So thats a nutshell I will post more after I get a bit more comfortable and read some more posts thanks
glintofpewter Posted December 12, 2011 Posted December 12, 2011 Hi, Mark, Thanks for not hesitating to introduce yourself and otherwise - take your time. It's great to have you here. Dutch
Pete Posted December 12, 2011 Posted December 12, 2011 Welcome Mark. Yea, I am not hot on dogma either. The idea of continuing to repeat something that people are not supposed to question is often in my view just a smoke screen to stop people looking further. I am sure you will fit in well here.
JenellYB Posted December 12, 2011 Posted December 12, 2011 Hi, Mark, glad you found this place....over the few months I've been participating here, since discovering it myself, I'm coming to feel some amusement as just how many of us, myself included, sound so much like you do here, in our initial introductions upon finding it....like, wow! Absolute wonderment....can it really BE? There REALLY ARE others, I'm really NOT some aberrant freak! Lol! Welcome, Mark! I look forward to your contributions to our discussions and community here! Jenell
soma Posted December 12, 2011 Posted December 12, 2011 Mark Welcome you are not new, but an old soul who doesn't let religion keep you from a spiritual experience. Enjoy the High Life!!!!!!!! Look forward to your post.
JosephM Posted December 15, 2011 Posted December 15, 2011 Hello Mark, Thanks for the fine introduction. Absolute dogma has been a problem for many of us here so you certainly won't be alone. Welcome and may your presence here be mutually beneficial. joseph
BillM Posted December 15, 2011 Posted December 15, 2011 Welcome, Mark! I, too, am on the journey from dogma to spiritual experience. I look forward to your contributions and conversations!
misterkatamari Posted December 17, 2011 Posted December 17, 2011 Sorry for the late welcome, but I'm glad to see someone else new here!
christiansoul Posted December 22, 2011 Posted December 22, 2011 Hi Mark. Welcome to the site. I guess you're a few days "older" than me in this community. I just signed up recently. See you around.
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