Hello all, I'm new.

[Reflectionist]

Hey, I'm Reflectionist. You can call me Ref, or Jake. I've been looking for a forum that I can discuss ideals of Christianity and learn some things at the same time, while staying under an 'umbrella of mercy.' I'm at a point in life right now where I'm trying to find stuff out for myself, regarding God... I've been a Christian for a while, but now it's not quite working for me, and I'm trying to figure out why.

I need this place, I think... my Christian friends and mentors think I'm abandoning them and creating my own theology, and my Atheist friends and mentors think I'm too stupid and indoctrinated to be of any use to them, so I haven't been getting any help anywhere. Even from other forums online, they're all waaaaaaay biased.

I hope this is not Waaaaaaaaaaaay biased.

Anyway, enough ranting. That's me. See ya around.

-- Jake --

[olavisjo]

Violence has no place in Christianity.

You are a better Christian than I am.

[Negative Proof]

It amazes me how many religious predators jump out of the woodwork when someone comes here who is admittedly unsure.

That said, welcome to the forum, Ref. As others have said, the site is quite balanced, contrary to what is shown on your thread. But, then, I showed up a little late (as usual), so you've probably figured that out by now. For me, this site has been very fulfilling, challenging, and very habit forming. I hope you have a similarly enjoyable experience.