Hey, Why Aren’t You In Church?
So, here’s the deal. It’s Sunday.
Why aren’t you in church?
Really, I want to know.
Don’t worry about offending me.
I’m just researching.
Hate God?
I won’t take it personally.
Hate his employees?
Not a problem.
You’ll notice I did not read you your Miranda rights. There is no need. I will not use anything you say against you in trying to convert you. Pinky swear.
My only interest in this is why.
February 28th, 2010 at 4:52 pm
I go about 2-3 times a month. Since Sam is so little and doesn’t like sitting still and doesn’t like being left alone without mom or dad…we kind of play it by ear. At 30 when I reconnected, I always told myself I would from then on go because I wanted to and not out of obligation or guilt. So there!
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February 28th, 2010 at 6:54 pm
Lots of reasons:
1. I spent all my energy doing things that were not near as important.
2. It is not the most important of things to my husband.
3. I was disappointed, severly, by my church when I was young, and I haven’t forgiven them.
4. I want more out of it. When I was young I felt inspired by my church, the way I feel inspired by what your church is doing. I can’t see anything here that would make me feel that way.
5. I am lazy.
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February 28th, 2010 at 7:49 pm
Love God. Not so good with “Christians.” I tend to get pissed off and never go back. Then I give up for long periods of time.
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annie Reply:
March 1st, 2010 at 9:48 am
I hear ya! Exactly the reason I didn’t go to church for 10 years.
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March 1st, 2010 at 8:35 am
went saturday evening. but our church is just too big. we’ve been there 4 years and now about 3 people. know..as in when they see me they say “hi” — not “know. know”. so if we stay in this town we’re looking for a new place. cannot be iron sharpening iron when you are not in relationship. *sigh*
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