...is it a awkward experience for both Shrinks?\n\n  Is the Shrink being evaluated by the other Shrink for technique while the Shrink is listening, or do you think the Shrink denies being a Shrink when he goes to a Shrink?
Most mental health professionals see other professionals on a regular basis.  It helps keep them sane and they can talk about work things that bother them with someone who really understands.\n\nIn most places in the U.S., for the first five years of their practice, a psychologist has to see a supervising psychologist one hour for every forty hours spent with patients.  They make sure the supervisee is not in over his head with patients' care and they touch base on how the supervisee is doing himself.\n\nA mental health clinic I am aware of has group sessions on the clock in addition to the supervision above.  They get together and work on their problems just like you would if you were in group therapy.
think about the things that you do agree with and go from there. the preacher doesn't need your aquiesences and neither do you need his. if your having a good time at this church and are doubtful that you'll find one that hold your attention as well, then you should definitely stay. if not, by all means, go. you don't need a preacher to tell YOU how YOU feel about YOUR faith. myabe you could find other like-minded people and have your very own group study. you don't have to stop going to that church if you should choose to do that either. you could just supplement your normal church going with my group study suggestion. bottom line, believe whatever you choose to because no man has power over your free will.