[Margies3]

There are alot of different reasons why someone who believes Oneness doctrine would choose to go to a church that considers itself trinitarian. In my case, I do because there is no way in the world that Walt would be comfortable in an Apostolic church. Not because of the doctrinal differences. For him, like for most trinitarians, the doctrinal differences aren't even an issue. What would make him uncomfortable is the demonstrative worship. He is just much more subdued when it comes to his mode of worship.

And because I strongly feel that worshipping together with my family is important, I am not uncomfortable attending the church that we attend. IF Walt should ever decide that he would be comfortable in an Apostolic church, then yes, for sure, I would go with him. But until (if ever) that day comes, I will stay put where I am.

I have had very long conversations with our pastor regarding both Oneness/Trinity and baptism in Jesus' name/baptism in the titles. He knows exactly where I stand on both. And frankly, we are on exactly the same page as far as Oneness/Trinity goes. I do not believe we will see three thrones in heaven and neither does he. When he explains what he believes regarding the Godhead, he is almost quoting exactly the things that I was taught for years and years in the UPC. And as far as baptism goes, I've listened as he baptizes. I've heard him say, "in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, which is Jesus Christ". I asked him if someone wanted to be baptized just in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, would he do it? His answer was "Absolutely!"

So, see, you can't really put all trinity people in a little box and throw them out.