I have grown up in the
Nazarene church. In fact, my father is a Nazarene
preacher. While it is a very conservative
denomination, there have been several changes in the
doctrine over the past few years.
Mixed bathing is no longer forbidden. Most church functions that include mixed bathing require cover-ups over two piece
swimsuits. Also, while going to the movies is not encouraged, it is also not
forbidden. I was allowed to start going to the movies when I was 16, when my parents thought I was old enough to make my own decisions on what was considered
suitable and
upright (ok, so maybe that was a mistake, what 16 year old is going to always pick that which is upright!).
While I may not be a Nazarene for the rest of my life, I feel that, IMHO, it is a great church.