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Discussion in 'New Members' started by Bear With Me, Dec 13, 2021.

  1. Bear With Me

    Bear With Me New Member

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    After many years of reading and exploring many different religions before making my way through the various denominations of the good shepherd's flock, I have decided to have the Anglican church be the vessel in which I learn and grow by Christ's example.

    I'm a student of history, philosophy and the arts with an interest in photography and writing. I have little need or want for the trappings of modern life and choose to live a fairly drama free existence as I avoid social media and the news by spending a lot of time in nature.

    Arguments, debates and grandstanding are of zero interest to me so that is not why I'm here. I am simply looking to learn more about Anglicanism with a view to being baptised next year, and continuing to better myself by following Christ's teachings.

    I hope everyone is well and I look forward to having a good read of the forum in the morning over an obligatory coffee.
     
  2. Lowly Layman

    Lowly Layman Well-Known Member

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    Welcome! :)
     
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  3. Rexlion

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    :signwelcome: We have a great many helpful documents available, in addition to the lively forum discussions. John Jewel's writings are a favorite of mine. :thumbsup:
     
  4. Br. Thomas

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    Welcome.
     
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    Glad you are here
     
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    PDL Well-Known Member Anglican

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    Welcome!
     
  8. Rexlion

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    This week I saw a sign posted outside a church. It says,
    "All I need today is Jesus
    and a little coffee" :laugh:
     
  9. CRfromQld

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    Some days i need a lot of both.
     
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    Welcome! Yes, I agree with you, social media is a money making racket which, personally, has had no benefit to me and many others.
     
  11. Rexlion

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    Ummm.... isn't this forum a social medium? :halo:
     
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    Yes, it is, but the community uses the secular resources to make it more Christian? Just my thoughts.
     
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    I just try to choose the online resources that I can use, and avoid those that are just for gossip or useless activities. For example, I am on FaceBook, but I use a fake name and I use it only for accessing the marketplace, where I buy and sell things like pieces of furniture. I check the news headlines and then select what stories I think I worth reading, considering the sources. I use the Internet for research for my studies (I do post-graduate research), and can select resources and have my institution digitise them or post them to me. I connect with family via email (we don't use social media platforms for this). And I belong to a couple of forums like this, where I find interesting conversation.

    I think the Internet is a fantastic resource if used appropriately. I am older and can't get around as much as I used to do, especially with the pandemic, so I am very grateful for online access.