[eweissenbach]

I go to church, though I don't think it a requirement to be a "good" Christian. I worship God and Jesus the Christ, but do not worship any clergyman or woman, and certainly do not worship a church or a denomination. I have settled on ELCA Lutheran because it is a very inclusive and non-judgemental denomination, and the worship services tend to be positive and uplifting. Not every church I have attended over the years fit those criteria, but I will not elaborate. I agree with some that in some cases churches, denominations, religions and sects can be very devisive, very judgemental, very insular, and very hostile to anyone who believes differently than themselves, and have caused much trouble in the world over the years. I once belonged to a small church whose hierarchy began to attempt to push a specific political agenda. I resigned and let them know exactly why I did so. I think that it is up to God to judge, not humans, and I will leave it up to him/her to do so with some confidence.