I'm not sure the denomination is particularly important. People have different ways of seeing things, and they should pick a denomination that's compatible with their vision of life. It's all the same truth we seek - but there are many different but valid ways of looking at that same truth. I'm happy to be a Catholic, but many people wouldn't be.

Some religious people seem to practice their religion in order to prove themselves right and other people wrong. We've got people like that in the Catholic church, and the Baptists and the Unitarians and the Quakers have 'em, too. They generally see themselves as perfect, and they see others as depraved.

Then there are religious people who practice their religion to seek understanding of life and of whatever is beyond life. They usually seem to end up finding a need to serve God and other people. They generally view themselves as imperfect, but they're usually fairly comfortable with their imperfection. These are the ones I feel most comfortable with.

Then there are others who still are looking, and those who don't care to look. That's OK, too - but I do have trouble getting along with that first group.

-Joe Offer-

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In answer to Sue below - the "first group" I have trouble with are the ones who want their religion to prove them right and others wrong. I realized there was something unclear in what I said, just after I hit the "submit" button. I certainly admire those who still seek - they may be the most honest ones of all.
-Joe-