I really enjoy the philosophy of religion. I think there are

Read some stuff by David Bentley Hart.

Well you kinda hit the nail on the head. Churches are set up to get the masses to come in and worship God not sit around and debate theology. If you're interested in those topics you're better off hitting up the priests or monks and maybe seeing if they know of any groups.

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He looks reasonably interesting, but my problem is that I have books to read, but no community of people to engage in the literature with.

Also, if you haven't already, read some Thomas Merton. Don't start with 'The Seven Story Mountain.'

As far as finding the community you seek, I might suggest that you look to see if there are any Catholic or Orthodox monasteries in your area.

Monasteries are contemplative communities and you should be able to find some knowledgeable monks who would be more than happy to meet with you for an afternoon and discuss theology. Just phone them and say you are a seeker who would like to come and visit. Make sure you attend one of their services.

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>>17545421
>I feel like I'd enjoy being in a religious, intellectual, community, but I can't seem to find one. Any advice?


find a service near you that are in Latin
http://masstimes.org/

Continuing education classes? Medieval philosophy for example, there's lots of theology type stuff in there. Or go to seminary.

Usually the local parish may have a club if you like that sort of thing, mine has a genesis and apple cake club where all views on it are welcome and they just chat and have cake, probably alcopops too