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Agnostic over here

I am a Christian, but I struggle to identify with a lot of Christians

Christian...there are certain things about the Christian community that I think completely miss the mark but I consider myself a Christian because I am an, albeit completely flawed, believer in Jesus.

@simplyfelicity: Very well stayed. That's where I'm at, too.

@travellingbee: It can be a truly wonderful thing...but only as "perfect" as people are willing to put forth the effort to abide by principles and treat each other with respect.

@mrs. bird: we have a UU down the street from is. Would you say it's appropriate for an atheist to attend or is it more spiritual?

Agnostic.

I was raised Christian (Baptist/ Pentecostal) and was very involved myself, and believed very earnestly. I was involved in kids ministry, youth ministry, I did 4 overseas missions trips and loved my churches. I was doing graduate study at a Bible College in preparation to be a long term missionary when I realised I no longer believed. Acknowledging that and walking away was one of the hardest things I have ever done.

@travellingbee: My DH identifies as athiest (raised Mormon) and we have happily attended a few times. Quite a few athiests attend our local UU church.

Lapsed Catholic

We attend a non-denominational Christian church. I was raised Baptist, DH was raised Catholic....It's a long story, but the Christian church is the best fit for us right now with that situation.

I actually just got baptized last month

@travellingbee: i still call myself an atheist even though i attend! they are very welcoming of people with all types of beliefs and backgrounds.

@runnerd: i'm sure it varies by congregation, but i have the order of service handout, i'll wall you a pic so you can see an example generally though, there are a few people that give updates/welcoming, a poem or reading, we sing a hymn or 2, there are collections for the children's program and for the church, there's a chorus that sings, joys & sorrows where individuals are encouraged to come up to the mic & share any joys or sorrows with the group, and the minister gives gives his sermon. the sermons can be on current events, historical topics, different secular & religious holidays (from all religions!), topics pertaining to the principles of the UU church. there are seven principles:
1st Principle: The inherent worth and dignity of every person;
2nd Principle: Justice, equity and compassion in human relations;
3rd Principle: Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations;
4th Principle: A free and responsible search for truth and meaning;
5th Principle: The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large;
6th Principle: The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all;
7th Principle: Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.

to me, it's spending an hour or so each week focusing on what it is to be a positive, productive, conscientious member of society and a wonderful community. it's still relatively new for me, but i think it feels like a good fit

@PrincessBaby: Congratulations!! I love hearing about (and attending!) adult baptisms. So inspirational.

I'm Christian. Raised Episcopalian, now more down with the evangelicals.

Interesting thread!

Mormon. Last time I checked, there was one other. She doesn't seem to be here anymore