[Gennee]

There's the saying that no one ever strays too far from their roots. You've traveled some different roads and now maybe it's time to go home. There's nothing wrong with questions your faith. At times I believe that it's good because it causes us to stretch it and grow. I've done it a number of times.

Being a Christian means that I have a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. It has nothing to do with what church I attend, what political affiliation I have or where I live. Sadly, there are some quarters who have hijacked the faith put Christianity down to a few man-made rules and dogma. It reminds me of the Pharisees with their strict following of tradition. Meanwhile, the people were spiritual dying of starvation.

Antiochian, you make some valid observations about the violence and abuses but that's a story that we can discuss sometime. I'm somewhat acquainted with some of it. In regards to being gay, it believe the church is now speaking to the issue and I think that is very good. I'm a transgender person and see that what some speak about these isses are wrong.

I would like to know how your visit to church goes. Lately, I 've visited some Catholic churches (I was raised a Catholic). I visit during the day to pray and meditate on spiritual things. It's not so much the church building but it's just wanting to be in God's presence.

Gennee