ANY church that has Hell in their theology is on a path of fear and division. They may have great coffee and children's programs. They may do some fine local charity work. Their pastor may talk about love and acceptance repeatedly. But in the end, they will draw you into an insular community that cannot love people beyond their faith.
Ask the Pastor to give you a straight answer, "Do you believe God will eternally punish anyone who does not become a member of your faith?" If he or she does not answer with a firm "No", leave immediately.
Before even getting that far, check their website under their Beliefs. Churches often like to save their Hell talk for AFTER you join... but you can usually find it buried in their statements of belief.
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Good advice.
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