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I joined my town's First Baptist Church about 2 years ago

Posted: Mar 5, 2012

About 6 months ago, a lot of people got angry and left that church. It took them about a month to decide to start a new church, which they did. When everyone left First, I left, too. When they invited me to the new church they were starting, I went and thought I was really going to enjoy it. I did not. Their style of worship is not mine. It was nothing against them, but yesterday we went back to First. I was so happy!! I felt like I had come home when everyone welcomed me back so warmly!! They were so happy to see me. That was very flattering:) This new church that was started is non denominational. I think if you want to worship, that is fine however you wish, but do not make me feel guilty or cut me out of your life because I do not like that worship style. As soon as an elder said he wanted to turn it into a Journey church, I looked at my kids and told them we would not be hanging around there. I am a very traditional person. I am just venting I guess but it hurts that the people from the new church are turning their backs on me. When I needed help they said sorry can't help ya!! But yet yesterday when I went back to First, I said I needed help and they said what can we do? That is a sure sign I am home. There is not much in the way of a youth program because the youth left, but that is okay. I am just saddened by the way the people at the new church are treating me and my kids. Very sad!! Anyway, just venting. Thanks for listening!

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No comments at all from anyone? I feel just as - sm

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invisible as I do on...well you know where:(

Well now that you posted this my comment is - This belongs on the faith board

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This is a faith topic.

No it does not. If you would READ, it SAYS this is - sm

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posting spot for RELIGIOUS, and OTHER subjects!! RUDE!!!! You must go to my old church!

Wrong - Not what I'm seeing

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At the very top of this board is says the Gab Board is for topics OTHER than MT, Politics AND Religion. It's very clear.

Yes it is very clear. It says it is for other topics other than - sm

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MT, including POLITICS AND RELIGION!~

You are wrong - and it is very clear - see message

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The posting guidelines read (and I will copy here)

The Gab board is for discussion about topics OTHER than MT, politics, religion. What that means is you can talk about other topics except those. That is why there is a faith board, a political board, games board etc.

But, if you open the moderators message it reads there is a politics and religion board for those topics.

Posts that are MT will be moved to the appropriate board and political and religious posts will be removed because we do not have the ability to move those posts to the other boards.

It clearly states this so you should get your fact straight. This is not the religion board.

Jeez!! Are you serious!! The OP felt bad enough - sm

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to have her comment ignored and then you have to come post this nit picky garbage? You stink!!!!!

Honestly, I think that the OP needs a thin skin - repair kit.

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Who whines on a public forum because nobody answers the post that they refer to as "just needing to rant"? Who can tell for sure if anyone is actually being mean to her, or if she is just wearing her heart on her sleeve?

YES I'M SERIOUS!!! - Sm

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The OPs thread is about her church and religion. It states in the guidelines that there is a faith board and topics about religion should be there.

Nit picky garbage? If it was about politics or comedy I'd say the same thing. It has nothing to do with anyone feeling bad. Besides if she posted on the correct board (the faith board) I'm sure she would have gotten a lot of sympathy.

Just not here. I don't want to read about religion or politics here or play game here, etc. That's not why I come to the gab board.

Maybe the stink you are smelling is your own!!!!!!!!!!!!

you're not invisible....sm - alias

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it is just that some wouldn't know how to respond to something like this. Personally this is a major reason why I do not like "organized religion." There is a multitude of "religious politics" going on and an aura of "we are better than you" which is not what "religion" is supposed to be. To me, the Word of God is free to all who seek, and I do not need to "join" a "church" in order to hear the Word of God. Stay home, read your Bible, learn from what you read, adapt your own ideas and feelings about your personal relationship with your savior. Your spirituality and understanding will grow, and you do not have to deal with the politics of others. JMO. Have a Blessed day! :-)

IMO, "going it alone" isn't a good idea... - Berta

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...nor, in fact, is it scriptural. Assuming you do read the Bible, you'll discover that Christians are enjoined to gather together - and there are a number of reasons for this that I probably don't need to elaborate if you will take a little time, reflect and pray about this.

going it alone - alias

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going it alone is just what the "scriptures" ordered... when you pray, go into a closet and do not magnify praying in front of others. It also states to seek out others with the same spiritual mind set as your own, but to avoid those who go against your thoughts and beliefs. IMO there are too many others out there who have no idea of how to seek the Lord, but only to attend a "church" like sheeps to slaughter, aligning the "church's" beliefs with their own (which may or may not be correct in the eyes of the Lord), being asked to "contribute" a certain amount of their income each week so the pastor can send his five kids to college and drive a BMW, and to be "thankful" for the privilege of doing so. Meanwhile the "pastor" is indulging himself on the young people in the "church", taking advantage of their naivity and using his "power" to get what he wants out of them...not caring one iota for the personal harm he is causing his young fledglings. No thanks!! MUCH better off alone to find the true word of Christ by reading, meditating, developing my own personal relationship with God instead of being directed by someone else who has no real concept of what a conversation with God is! JMO.

you kinda proved the OP's point - really sad for you

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about not agreeing with how a group of people treated her in church. you really sound a LOT like my sister (who changes church constantly and wants people to think she is one of the new chosen people and uses it to turn her back on people she should be embracing). I wish for you to find some peace in your heart.

You misunderstand the scripture you refer to. - Berta

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The point of that scripture was very simple - i.e., that one should pray genuinely, and not merely IN ORDER to be noticed by others.

It's possible, of course, to cite a long list of ways in which the human body of Christ, or the earthly church, has fallen short.

I think it might be enlightening for you to read "The Screwtape Letters" by C.S. Lewis. This is a series of imaginary letters between a senior devil and a trainee. At one point, the human assigned to the trainee becomes a Christian and starts attending church.

The senior devil tells the trainee: "Never mind. We can work on him in church, too." He then advises the trainee that when the human attends church, he should fill the human's mind with all sorts of criticisms about the shortcomings of the church, the paint peeling on the wall, the mistakes made by the organist, and especially the other parishioners sitting around him, and their failings.

"Never let him think", advises the senior devil, "that if he, knowing who he is and how he has lived, can consider himself to be a Christian, by what measure does he presume to judge others?"

Don't let the trainee work on you!

apparently... - alias

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he has worked on you already, as you are the one judging me right now...

I did not misinterpret anything, as everything is open to differences of opinion. I do not agree with you, but that does not make me wrong...or you right. I mentioned this was my opinion only and was not seeking judgment for my thoughts and beliefs and feelings from you or anyone else with a differing opinion. I am also SAD for those who seek to judge me, and point the finger at me, while four more fingers are pointing back at them. Not all churches are churches of God.

Great post, Alias. Totally agree - NM

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I suggest this: - Berta

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1. Immerse yourself in the life at First.

2. Give the others to God, and ask Him to help you love them - as everyone - not on the basis of how they "treat you", but as fellow travelers who, just like you, will never be perfect but will always be as precious to the Father as you are.

Absolutely go where you are loved and supported - do not worry about the others

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My family was raised Baptist, but my sister converted to another religion at a young age. Because of politics, we had to leave our home church. I've watched my sister change churches more than I change hair styles because a core group split from the main group and start a new church. It seems to be the nature of the beast, so to speak.

There is nothing that you can do about it other than give yourself permission to not hold them to your standards or expectations. Find a church home where you fit in, support it, embrace it, participate and grow. If you run into these other people, wish them well in life and go your own way, living your own good life.

I do understand exactly how you feel, and it can be difficult, but there is a lot of happiness freeing yourself of any bad feelings over something you can't control.

Good church homes can be hard to find - If you are comfortable at the

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Then thats where I would stay. You have to go where you feel welcomed and are comfortable.

I am a bit shocked to hear that the people at the new church would be acting like that.

Dont let it get to you.

Why is this discussion on religion continuing on - anon

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the WRONG board?? There is no point in having boards for that purpose if they are not used.

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