southernwonder Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Hi everyone, It's great to be here! I am 31 y/o woman and live in the Southern USA. I grew up mainly Southern Baptist and that's where my mindset has been for years. Since my divorce a few years ago, I have been living with my parents in the community where I grew up. I am realizing how little my beliefs line up with those around me. I am searching for a place to believe in God without the highly conservative fundamentalism. I am hoping to find a church in my community where I can worship. This progressive Christianity idea is totally new to me and I am very excited about it. SouthernWonder 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulS Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Welcome SouthernWonder, Indeed, to move away from the shackles of conservative fundamentalism can be very exciting! I hope you enjoy participating here and find lots of useful information. Cheers Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieG Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Hi SouthernWonder Welcome! I hope you find a church you feel comfortable with, and enjoy hanging out here too. I know it can be lonely in the midst of others with different mindsets. Annie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernwonder Posted April 5, 2014 Author Share Posted April 5, 2014 Annie, you're right - It can definitely get lonely. I recently watched a very fundamentalist film with a friend in the movie theatre. It was completely appalling to me. We walked out of the theatre and she said, "That movie was awesome!" Everyone I know that has seen it has said so. I am going to try out the local Episcopalian church, perhaps this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soma Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Southnwonder, Salutations to the Divinity within you and the strength you are exhibiting to follow the Spirit that is guiding you. Enjoy the lessons learned, you are being guided. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernwonder Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Soma, thank you. I appreciate your welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Welcome Southernwonder. I see you have a camera on you logo. Are you also interested in photography? I hope get many blessings from the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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