I'm thinking of joining a church with my kids

[xotoxi]

What sect do you recommend and why?

 

[Madeline]

How old are the kidlets, xotoxi? Do you want religious instruction as well as worship?

For very very very bright kidlets, I'd say join a Jewish Reform Temple. If the kidlets are just starting first grade, they'll benefit hugely from learning Hebrew (fabulous language) and the ethics instructions cannot be beat.

 

[Big Black Dog]

If you like good fried chicken, I'd go with the Southern Baptist folks. If somebody dies, or there is a pot luck supper down at the church, you can be sure to get some good fried chicken at one of these events.

 

[Zoom-boing]

What sect do you recommend and why?

Were you raised in a particular religion yourself? If yes, have you considered that religion?

 

[Middleman]

If you like good fried chicken, I'd go with the Southern Baptist folks. If somebody dies, or there is a pot luck supper down at the church, you can be sure to get some good fried chicken at one of these events.

The Presbyterians have the best coffee hour. The Anglican/Episcopals have the best liturgy. The Evangelicals have the best outreach programs. The Catholics have the grandest claims.

 

[DiveCon]

i'd say check out as many non-denominational churches as you can find

 

[Big Black Dog]

If you like good fried chicken, I'd go with the Southern Baptist folks. If somebody dies, or there is a pot luck supper down at the church, you can be sure to get some good fried chicken at one of these events.

The Presbyterians have the best coffee hour. The Anglican/Episcopals have the best liturgy. The Evangelicals have the best outreach programs. The Catholics have the grandest claims.

I go to a Methodist Church and we have a pretty darned good coffee hour after church services on Sunday morning. Good coffee. Home made cookies and sometimes cake. Can catch up on all the latest gossip. Yes, Methodist are allowed to gossip. That's another good thing about the Methodist Church. I betcha our young ladies look better than your average Presbyterians too...

 

[Sherry]

Stay away from the Lutherans....we're heathens.

 

[Big Black Dog]

Stay away from the Lutherans....we're heathens.

Garrison Keiller told us all about you Lutheran folks. You might be right.

 

[Middleman]

i'd say check out as many non-denominational churches as you can find

The non-denominational churches are highly dependent on the personality of the pastor, with no denominational oversight. Sometimes the pastor is a power hungry megalomaniac, unfortunately.

 

[Middleman]

If you like good fried chicken, I'd go with the Southern Baptist folks. If somebody dies, or there is a pot luck supper down at the church, you can be sure to get some good fried chicken at one of these events.

The Presbyterians have the best coffee hour. The Anglican/Episcopals have the best liturgy. The Evangelicals have the best outreach programs. The Catholics have the grandest claims.

I go to a Methodist Church and we have a pretty darned good coffee hour after church services on Sunday morning. Good coffee. Home made cookies and sometimes cake. Can catch up on all the latest gossip. Yes, Methodist are allowed to gossip. That's another good thing about the Methodist Church. I betcha our young ladies look better than your average Presbyterians too...

Presbyterians don't have too many young ladies, unfortunately.

 

[DiveCon]

i'd say check out as many non-denominational churches as you can find

The non-denominational churches are highly dependent on the personality of the pastor, with no denominational oversight. Sometimes the pastor is a power hungry megalomaniac, unfortunately.

which is why i said to visit as many as you can

 

[THE LIGHT]

All denominations are most often man's doctrines. I would recommend that you find a church that is Bible based.

 

[DiveCon]

btw, if its the food you want, i say a Greek Orthodox Church would be the best

 

[DiveCon]

All denominations are most often man's doctrines. I would recommend that you find a church that is Bible based.

one small hole in that theory

ALL churches claim to be bible based

 

[Big Black Dog]

All the major religions of the world say that if you don't believe their doctrine, then you are bound to go to hell. The secret is to find out which one is telling the truth and join that one.

 

[syrenn]

What sect do you recommend and why?

Several i can think of that would be just fine.

The church of the all knowing xotoxi. Put your pic up and everyone can come and worship you.

The church of Pork. All pray for bacon and ribs.

The church of Vacation. Just tell everyone its part of your religion to take a 3 week vacation every month. And if you don't you will burn for all eternity.

just a few for you to consider. I am sure there are more out there.

 

[Middleman]

All denominations are most often man's doctrines. I would recommend that you find a church that is Bible based.

Famous last words!

 

[Middleman]

btw, if its the food you want, i say a Greek Orthodox Church would be the best

They have awesome tradition and elaborate Holy Liturgy too.

Love Baklava! Greek food and Greek pastries rock!

 

[DiveCon]

btw, if its the food you want, i say a Greek Orthodox Church would be the best

They have awesome tradition and elaborate Holy Liturgy too.

Love Baklava! Greek food and Greek pastries rock!

i went to a russian orthodox church when i lived in the St Louis area
and the way they did things you didnt eat before church at all
and after church they had quite a feast
every week
and on special occasions, WOW
LOL
i can only imagine what the Greeks did, and given the greek styles of cooking, i bet they have some phenomenal feasts