Dual Faith? Episceran? Luthalian?

I love Christ, but I hate religion... why do you think that is??

Seriously, right now we are going through some tough stuff with our church. I really love so much about it. It's hard because it is as though we've fallen out of relationship there.

There's a capital campaign going on, and much of the information that is coming from that is so one-sided, and in my opinion just plain wrong that it is downright offensive. Urging people to consider a home equity loan in order to support the capital campaign?!?! And, yes, we have Financial Peace at this church. UGH!

Add to that bad feelings about the entire confirmation process which can only be described as pharisiatical (sp?) at best, and we are in a quandry. Issues that our son has with some of the other boys, and well, ick. It would be easy if that were all that was present, but...

On the other hand, dd has GRACE liturgical dance, she has friends, and I like the doctrine of the church. I am also tied there. I pointed out to dh that, well, frankly in order to fall out of relationship that means there's some failing on all part to work it out.

Upshot: We're now dual faith. Daughter will be confirmed at our current church, and we'll attend half time at our current church. Ds will not be confirmed... it's likely that he'll join another church as an adult, or go through their confirmation process... and we'll attend half time there.

It is rotten. It is miserable. And no one is completely happy... which prolly means it is the right decision. At least for now...