Thanks for posting this ^^ it was an interesting read. I really get where you're coming from.
Personally, I don't think that being a christian has to conflict with science. Science is how we learn about the world around us, it would be foolish to disregard new knowledge just because it doesn't fit. God gave us brains and the ability to think after all! My stance on it is that God is above our comprehension in many ways, and we'll never know everything, but there isn't anything wrong in studying our world. I find God in the details of life.
As for church, I am in a similar position, but part of that is for me I'm not the most social person and I struggle with that side of things. I think it is important to meet and talk with other people who share your faith, but perhaps you just haven't found a church that fits you yet. There are lots of different styles of worship too, so I hope one day you find somewhere you can be more comfortable and where people understand you and accept you. No church is perfect, they are made up of imperfect people ^^ just like you and me.
As for the Wiccan thing, I'm not overly familiar with it, but I don't think that they are alone in having high regard for nature and seeing beauty in it. There are plenty of biblical references to the wonder of nature and creation too. There's more to being Wiccan than just holding nature in high regard though. I'm not sure all their beliefs line up well with Christianity, but I'd have to look into it more to explain.
I'd pray about it ^^ God understands where your heart is. If you ever want to chat about things feel free to PM me, not sure I'll be much help but I do enjoy discussing things.
Kaerlyn
Tea pixie (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 11/29/16 | Reply
Thanks for posting this ^^ it was an interesting read. I really get where you're coming from.
Personally, I don't think that being a christian has to conflict with science. Science is how we learn about the world around us, it would be foolish to disregard new knowledge just because it doesn't fit. God gave us brains and the ability to think after all! My stance on it is that God is above our comprehension in many ways, and we'll never know everything, but there isn't anything wrong in studying our world. I find God in the details of life.
As for church, I am in a similar position, but part of that is for me I'm not the most social person and I struggle with that side of things. I think it is important to meet and talk with other people who share your faith, but perhaps you just haven't found a church that fits you yet. There are lots of different styles of worship too, so I hope one day you find somewhere you can be more comfortable and where people understand you and accept you. No church is perfect, they are made up of imperfect people ^^ just like you and me.
As for the Wiccan thing, I'm not overly familiar with it, but I don't think that they are alone in having high regard for nature and seeing beauty in it. There are plenty of biblical references to the wonder of nature and creation too. There's more to being Wiccan than just holding nature in high regard though. I'm not sure all their beliefs line up well with Christianity, but I'd have to look into it more to explain.
I'd pray about it ^^ God understands where your heart is. If you ever want to chat about things feel free to PM me, not sure I'll be much help but I do enjoy discussing things.