I realize that I might be starting a discussion that will upset some folks. That's NOT my intent. I wish to pursue a SERIOUS discussion of the plusses and minuses of performing in a "church."

For your background ... I am NOT a believer in "churches." This does NOT mean that I don't have a faith. I have a faith and I follow it carefully.

I have, over the last few years, come to believe that "churches" are places that gather groups of believers of a particuliar faith/sect/denomination/cult/congregation. I have also come to recognize the downside of extreme beliefs.

It was just four years ago that I willingly shared a Seattle "church" venue for a concert with the wonderful Don Firth.

This morning I decided to NOT attend an upcomming concert of one of my most favorite folk perforems, because he has changed his venue to a "church."

In all honesty, I feel that if I enter a "church", I am giving validation to that faith/sect/denomination,cult/congregation.

Does anyone else out there agree with me? bob(deckman)nelson