After spending most of my freshman year at grace and getting involved with the college group at Grace Church(a nondenominational christian church), I am determined to see what else there is in order to get a better understanding of my own religion and what I believe. This can also offer beneficial insight into how we might improve our program or even outreach.
Similar to traveling, going to other churches give one an opportunity to learn about different beliefs, religions and cultures. I am even willing to try out various other churches including Everyday, a very emotional worship, Byzantine Church, a catholic priesthood i think, Slo crusade, a campus focused church. I have even considered the possibility of attending a Mormon or Jehovah witness church.
“If your gonna screw up, do it while you're young. Older you get, the harder it is to bounce back.”
Winston Groom
I'm glad you're continuing to stretch and find your wings. We visited different churches as part of confirmation class, and some people even go to devotional gatherings of their Jewish, Muslim, or Buddhist brothers&sisters. But people like you are rare. By being committed to our Lord and a faith family, many of us unwittingly become stuck -- functioning more as hereditary believers than humble flexible followers.
ReplyDeleteI suspect you will strengthen your faith through this exercise, and realize while there may be diverse ways to express our faith, it truly is the same God Who created us and Whom we all love.
You may be interested in these clips from 2007 and last year featuring religion prof&author Stephen Prothero with Stewart and Colbert.
http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/mon-march-19-2007/stephen-prothero
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/Religion/post/2010/06/stephen-colbert-vs-stephen-prothero-on-8-religions-that-run-the-world/1