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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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A few years ago I left my church due to disagreements regarding denominational beliefs. While I still struggle with my faith (which I believe is human nature for believers), I have come to realize that denominations are man-made, not God-made. A Christian is just a Christian. When a person starts identifying themselves by their denomination, they are taking Christ out of the equation.

Personally, I recognize the Old Testament as the old covenant and prophecy of Christ. The most important parts of the New Testament are the red letters. And everything after Christs resurrection are just fallible men writing encouragement about the times they live in.