text: looking for religious advice? am a recovering catholic..have a son and contemplating baptism (my family)..good point they make.."give your son a religion and let him decide down the line if he wants to continue to believe, but at least give him something to believe in"..i am still trying to figure it out..i like the teachings of buddha, but also the bible has some really good stories to believe in.. i would like a religion that allows questions and dialogue..exchange of ideas and debate...also the service must be energtic and full of life and song..not monotone and repetive (as the catholic ones are..no offense, but i went to mass for 18 years of my life)... any ideas what that can be?? protestant, lutherian, baptist, presbyterian... any leads would help... start by writing down what you believe. then start going to churches in your area and/or talking to various missionaries for the churches and see what matches your beliefs or what you feel is right.  pray, meditate and read. remember that reading information from the churches themselves will be more reliable then from others who don't believe in a specific religion.  also find one that has good activities and associations for your son.  good luck