Posted by Dinah on July 26, 2003, at 5:21:38
In reply to Church for social opportunity., posted by Tabitha on July 26, 2003, at 1:35:54
Well, I hate to sound like I'm taking advantage of God or anything. Because I've always been a person on a spiritual quest. But I stepped up that quest when I had my son, at least in part because of the social aspects of church.
So if this denomination does share your beliefs (more or less, and that's all we can hope for I think), and if it's a place where you think people will share your values, I think it's a wonderful place to go. People at a church are usually eager to be inclusive. There are often group activities. And a few of my friends met their mates at church activities.
At any rate, it can't hurt. You might meet a group of people who you have something in common with. And if you don't, there's no requirement that you continue on there. Give it a few weeks, though. Some churches are sort of confusing at first, others have the welcome wagon very well organized.
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