"Maybe that would be a good thing. You might convert some of us to your way of thinking."
"But is that the right basis on which to select a church? Do you choose a church without reference to what they or you believe, or do those who believe other things go together in another denomination?"
"You will never find a church where everybody in it believes exactly the same thing about Bible teaching."
"Of course not; but I thought you were mentioning the principal doctrines of your church about which all your members are agreed."
"You are correct about that."
"I cannot get away from the belief that I ought to join that church that seems to come nearest to holding those truths that I hold."
"Maybe there is no such church, daughter," said the father. "What other churches are there, Mr. Sterling? I know of a few—the Methodist, the Episcopal, the Catholic—"
"I am sorry I must leave this charming circle, but let us take up the other denominations tomorrow evening."
"Good," said the father. "We shall expect you, then, tomorrow evening."