Church again

In my opinion, faith and religion (or lack there of) are totally a personal choice. I don't believe that anyone has the right to tell anyone else what to believe or how to practice that belief. Basically, it comes down to what you believe about God or higher powers, and how you want to worship (if you do at all).

If you don't believe in the version of Christianity that you were raised in, or you don't identify with your particular denomination, then there is no reason you should attend that church except to maybe appease your family if that's what you decide you want to do.

I was raised Roman Catholic in a very liberal diocese. I didn't even know the Catholic church opposed homosexuality until I came out! But when I started really thinking about it, I realized that I don't really identify with the Catholic church anymore. That's okay. I'm currently considering looking into either a more liberal Christian denomination or possibly Buddhism.

Does that answer your question?

 

It's up to you, man. I personally do not go even though I was raised Christian. I don't like the way the church views things like sexual preference and gender identity either. Being a transman, I'd probably be ostracized even if I did go. If you don't want to go, you don't have to. Don't let anyone talk you into doing something you don't want to do. If you want to give it another shot, though, I say go for it. But churches are, well, churchy.

 

I am fortunate to have a lbgt church in my city. I stopped going to the church I am a member of, because I'm tired off all the negative views on homosexuality. I do believe in God, and I don't think that God doesn't love me or accept me just the way I am. God loves us all....just the way we are. I wish other people could just realize that!

 

I think everyone has the right to believe what they want to, or not believe anything at all. I don't see why anyone should be forced to go to church.