So since I'm new to the blogging world, I suppose I will share some more personal details about my life back home. I was born and raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado, a city I consider divided. Southern Colorado Springs gives a more urban vibe, whereas Northern Colorado Springs reminds me of a religious, rural city of the South (the actual South).
I grew up in Northern Colorado Springs, where religion seems to hold more ground than anything else. Without belonging to a Christian-based faith, many people feel out of place. In fact, I have about five churches within three miles of my house... So faith is really important.
On that note, I wanted to talk a little bit about the Colorado Springs megachurch, New Life, before we delve into homosexuality this week in lecture. New Life has more than 10,000 members led by Pastor Brady Boyd. New Life is a non-denominational Evangelical Christian church, which a large population of my peers attended -- including myself. The church is only 10 minutes from my house, and its size rivals that of an entire conference center. Their Sunday services remind me of concerts due to their theatrical nature.
I will attach a link to the official New Life Church website, though I'm confident this will not be my last post regarding this church. A lot of controversy and scandal within the congregation put New Life under the glaring spotlight of national television a few years ago, but I will save those stories for next week.
http://www.newlifechurch.org/
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