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I need faith guidance

We have independent financial advisors, independent contract negotiators, but where do I go for independent faith advice?

So, to explain my problem, a little bit of background.....

I am an inactive Christian. I have not prayed since my father died. When I told my ex bishop that my father had passed, I got a 5 word text..

Sorry to hear that Prof

And then nothing else. So I expressed my displeasure with my saviour by withholding my prayers. And so the separation began.

But I do miss my relationship with God, but I am not sure if the denomination I chose was correct. Because there are some areas of the belief I am not entirely comfortable with, does that mean that I have chosen unwisely? There are some areas I embrace fully, but this is not a conversation I feel entirely comfortable having with members of my church.

I identify as a Christian, but I do believe my (ex) church has a lot in common with Judaism, should I find a Rabbi to speak with?

Where can I go to have a completely open discussion about faith, without the bias of a particular denomination?

I do miss my relationship with God, I feel diminished by its absence. But I also miss the feeling of wellbeing that comes from being in a congregation.

Where do I look for advice?

If I Google the question, I get links to specific outreach programmes from the major Christian faiths, or I get links to astrology, spiritualists, black magic websites or tarot readers.... I really want to sit down, and find someone who I can talk to without worrying about their agenda....

Any advice?
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Sounds like you don't have a problem with God or Jesus but his followers. Just make your own denomination. Do your spirituality by yourself but only go to churches for the socialization. It's dumbfounding that when you are part of one of the over 45,000 denominations you are supposed to swallow it all hook, line and sinker. That's not how real life works.
But if your belief is close to Judaism go for talking to a Rabbi. Judaism seems like it has a more interesting and holistic approach to spirituality imo. Also study. Study other religions, other denominations, Study anything you can. It can only help you. But in the end religion is NOT a one size fits all. Every person has their own religion that is tailor made to them. That imo is much more Godlike than trying to force everyone to believe the same way and shoehorning them to fit or burn.
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To be honest, I have sent a message to a local synagogue and asked if it is possible to visit and just talk to someone... But I do have anger toward God, but I guess it is like a child being angry for being grounded..... I miss the relationship. And I want to mend the relationship.
@ProfUK That's perfectly understandable. God should be able to handle anger. I mean unconditional love is supposed to be unconditional after all. You can be a very at a person and they still love you. Heck you can be angry with a person but still feel love at the same time which made by head hurt at one point in life. Lol
Also look into NDEs. A lot of people have different experiences. But always take them with a grain of salt cause some people could be lying or have a fear related agenda. The ones where God is loving are much more consistent with each other. And the Bible says against love there is no defense.