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Originally posted by Flame
I lived my life as a Christian for the first 18 years of my life. I went to church. Went on mission trips. Went to youth conventions. It was a really big part of my life for so long.
Part of me wishes I still believed in all of that, but I don't. I miss it at times, but going to church now is just awkward after coming out. I went with my mom once to support her as she sang in front of the congregation for a special Sunday, but they were shady and rude to me the whole time.
Church is lowkey terrible, but religion is not.
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You definitely need to find another church because that church doesn't appear to be a good representation of Christ. Church is supposed to be a place that is warm and welcoming to everybody-- believers and non-believers alike. It's a place where believers (who were once unrepentant sinners and who still struggle with sin) come together and fellowship, worship and learn. It's not supposed to be an uncomfortable and judgmental place, and it certainly isn't supposed to make non-believers feel as though they're not worthy or good enough to be there. In fact, Christians are supposed to realize that the ONLY good thing about them is their relationship w/ Christ. In other words, but for their relationship w/ Christ (which is available to anybody who wants it) they are no better than non-believers. If you ever decide to give church another try, I'd recommend going to a Calvary Chapel. You can also download their radio app on your phone (it's called "kwve 107.9")
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Originally posted by Itz_Dani!
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Can I post this on my FB & social media? I wanna share these words of truth.
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Absolutely.
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Originally posted by FBF
Thank you for your answer, just to be sure you would not have any criticism towards Christianity itself then ?
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In the past I did, but now I don't.