Re: ..just my opinion...lumpalotNovember 3 2006, 20:22:48 UTC
i would agree that i'm letting myself be manipulated. my church would fall apart if it weren't for myself and my wife's family, so i often feel obligated to participate in things many turn down. we're involved in so much of the workings of the church. i'm not sure why i do it any more. it has become more of a chore than it is anything from the heart. this particular person that i mention in my post is one of the problems with my church. she's not the only problem by any means and as far as i know she's not a problem in too many other situations. but she is a product of the lackadasical approach that many of the congregation has. hence, this is the reason i'm so pissed off!
Re: ..just my opinion...lumpalotNovember 8 2006, 20:38:20 UTC
mainly obligatory guilt. i don't really don't feel any connection to this particular church anymore. i have too many connections with people at the church and this is the main reason i've chosen to stay. i'm also not one to give up on something i've put so much heart into. i think i've come to the conclusion that maybe it's time to leave, however, i'm taking some time off. i was too involved these last couple of years and i'm making sure i'm not burned out from it. but the underlying problem with me is whether or not our current view of the church is supposed to change or if i'm just thinking too radically. i've heard some stuff from various sources that agree with the way i'm thinking, including some people within my denomination. as you can see, this is something i hold pretty close to my heart. last friday was kind of a catalyst of sorts. i'm fed up with all that's going on and i'm stepping down from all my postions. thanks for taking an interest in this.
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