Ex-Church of Christ Support Board

CoC's emphasis on personal choice for baptism and respect for education are big pluses.

The youngest I've seen was a 5-year-old. It was at a non-denominational church, and the kid was surprisingly articulate about his faith. Most of the baptisms I've witnessed were with kids around 10-12, usually tied to their confirmation classes. I got baptized at 11.

From what I've seen, beliefs about apostles can vary among different branches of the Church of Christ, so it's not necessarily a black-and-white (pun unintended!) difference between black and white congregations. Some may believe in modern-day apostles, while others may not.

Smoking or vaping is often seen as a sin because it messes with our bodies and our relationship with God. Many think it's wrong because it puts something harmful before our spiritual and physical health. Our bodies are supposed to be temples, and filling them with smoke or vapor is like disrespectin...