Conversation so far:
Did Baldwin come from a religious family?
During his teenage years, Baldwin followed his stepfather's shadow into the religious life.
Was he happy with his feelings on religion?
However, he became dissatisfied with ministry, considering it hypocritical and racist, and ultimately left the church.
What steps did he take after leaving the church?
At the age of 14 he attended meetings of the Pentecostal Church and, during a euphoric prayer meeting.

Question: Did he like that church?
Self-contained rewrite: Did James Baldwin like the Pentecostal church?