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Originally Posted by norawhitman
Is it wrong to go just to socialize, discuss, and learn?
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That is a good part of why I am here. However, the folk here either know this, or quickly learn it. My page lists my profession (clergy), my avatar demonstrates my non-LDS attire, and my posts freely include my Protestant, evangelical, pentecostal, non-LDS theological leanings. And...I get on rather well.
The difference is...people know that I'm not LDS. There's no hiding, no avoiding certain topics...just polite, thoughful discourse, and even some humor and fun. Can you do that? Can you go to church and all those meetings, and be open about what you believe and don't believe? If not, I'm wondering if the experience will produce more stress than social benefit. It's a matter you'll ultimately have to decide, though.
BTW, if some of those churches that are closer to your beliefs seem to have more immorality, it may simply mean that they are willing to reach out and care for "weaker bretheren." You might get along fine, if you're a little less analytical about the moral standing of others.