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Questions about whether spending time defending Christianity in chat rooms where atheists and Christians debate is a worthy endeavor and whether it’s better to choose a church you agree with theologically or one that provides community.
* Is spending time defending Christianity in chat rooms where atheists and Christians debate a worthy endeavor?
* What are your thoughts on finding a church you agree with theologically versus finding one that provides community?
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