Reply #60: I don't see the necessity to belong to one particular variant of Christianity over another....

[earthlover]

I have over my years belonged to several different churches, different denominations. I have also been a trumpet player and have participated in the services of many more churches. I don't bar hop, but you could in jest say I pray around!

I don't think the church is a static thing. If Jesus thought the church was a static thing, he would have simply gone to his temple instead of striking out on his own. Things change.

I don't see anything negative or wrong about someone trying out different churches to see which they find comfortable as their church home. In fact, I find it incredulous that anyone would want to discourage people from kicking the tires, checking out various churches, and seeing what is the one best attuned to their concept of serving God.

The church has in some quarters become a graven image. It has become idolatry. People are interested in the church more than God or God's message. There are millions of Sunday Christians.

I am shaking my head. Why on Earth disparage those who "shop around" for their church home? It isn't as if they are shopping around for the best prostitute or drug deal! I thought going to church was something that Christians respected?

I am sorry if I have offended you our your faith.