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Tuesday Weld · 08-16-2005, 09:43 PM

I haven't been to church since the late 70's.

Anyway, I think the decision should be yours.

Mr. Television · 08-16-2005, 09:50 PM

I've never been to church much even though I believe in God.For me God is everywhere and I don't need to go to church to talk to him. The decision is yours though.

rusyd · 08-16-2005, 10:12 PM

The descison should be yours now that you are an adult. It is hard sometimes to find a church that you are comfortable with. Take your time. If you find one great, but that doesn't mean you don't believe in God and still cant pray and/ or read the Bible if you want.

Zions Mother · 08-16-2005, 11:04 PM

I will agree that it is your choice.

I grew up attending church every Sunday, including Sunday School. I enjoyed those years. I enjoy the fellowship and the insipiration. After dealing with a week of the good mixed with the bad, I look forward to Sunday service. For me it delivers the stress of the week and gives me a positive outlook for the week ahead.

Yes God is everywhere but even He said to forsake not the assembling of ourselves together. When you are with a group of people to share and learn, it makes whatever we are going through not seem so bad and strengthens our spirit.

I also agree that you have to be careful that you choose the right church and that takes time. Only you will know.

I have a problem with people, and it was highly visible for a short period after 9/11, who turn to God and run to church after such a disaster that hits so close to home and realize how it could have been them, and then a few weeks later go about their daily lives without even considering God.

I thank God everyday, and I talk to him everyday, and I can say that I have a strong relationship with him in the good and the bad. And without that relationship he will only seem as an intangible being. When there is a consistent relationship with God, He becomes a living being in your life, whether you need a friend or parent.

I believe that God loves everyone, just as a parent loves their child, but he does not agree with or like everything that we do.

I don't like boring churches, a church has to have life for God is life.

I am fortunate in my adult years to belong to a wonderful church which attracted me based on it's strong similarities to the church of my youth.

As with any place, when you are in the company with a large group of people, there will be a mixture of personalities. Not every person who attends church is a good person, but hopefully one day they will be, so don't let that dismay you. None of us are perfect, God has to help us all in different areas of our lives.

People choose to believe what they want to believe in reference to the Bible as the written word. As far as I'm concerned, I believe it all or nothing, but I study the Bible daily for my own understanding which God told us to do because He knew that not everyone would speak the truth. I do know that the Bible has prophesied everything that is occuring in the Middle East even now so if the Bible can be so accurate in reference to the current wars, why can it not be accurate about everything else.

I do know that as people, we never lose that tendancy to do the opposite of what we feel we are pressured to do. It's our nature to be quote, unquote rebelious. We do it as children and we do it as adults. So the more your mother pressures you, the longer you won't.

Tell your mother, if she believes then God's Word won't fail her. Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6. You might stray for a while, but you will come back.

I pray for your peace during your decision.

Zion is named from the Bible for he is the joy of the whole earth.

MaydayMalonesGirl · 08-16-2005, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by The Modfather

DAX, I guess that my statement was a little strong, but I feel that putting your faith in something that you can't see, talk to, or hear is not for me.

I agree. It may just be ignorance, but the entire concept of religion has never made any sense to me. I've always seen it as something that people practice so they have something to believe in and something that will give them stability in their lives. I'm not against religion, I just can't fully grasp the concept of it.

Mijada · 08-17-2005, 03:53 PM

I agree with everyone else that you are an adult and it is your descision whether you want to attend church or not. Just keep telling your mom that. She will have to learn to live with it. Your mom sounds a lot like my mom. We were forced to attend church every Sunday too when I was a kid and I hated it. Maybe if my mother had sat me down and explained to me about God and what church was all about and what the prayers meant etc... I may have enjoyed it more but she just always told me to sit down and be quiet. that just resulted in me not going to church when I grew up.
I think you made a very wise descision though by moving out of state and getting away from your mom. The worst thing you could do now is move back home with her.
Just do like everyone else says and tell her that you are an adult and you will do what you want. It may result in your mom not speaking to you anymore (that happened to me) but you are entitled to a life of your own.

EmoJoe · 08-17-2005, 03:57 PM

It should be your desicion. Honestly, if you believe in God that it doesnt matter whether you go to church or not, and that goes for any religion.

TripperFan · 08-17-2005, 04:02 PM

You're now an adult - it's between you and your God.

That said, we still don't eat meat on Easter Friday and Christmas Eve because of my husband's mother. She knows she'll never get him to church again, but still phones to make sure we're not eating meat (and he's 47!!!).

I don't really mind, although it does through a wrench into my traditional Christmas Eve buffet I always used to have.

MsOrange · 08-17-2005, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TripperFan

You're now an adult - it's between you and your God.

That said, we still don't eat meat on Easter Friday and Christmas Eve because of my husband's mother. She knows she'll never get him to church again, but still phones to make sure we're not eating meat (and he's 47!!!).

I don't really mind, although it does through a wrench into my traditional Christmas Eve buffet I always used to have.

what religion is that?

No ham on Christmas Eve? now THATS a sin!!

Rachel3118 · 08-19-2005, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DallasCowboysFanatic

I've never been to church much even though I believe in God.For me God is everywhere and I don't need to go to church to talk to him. The decision is yours though.

I don't go to church much for the same reason.

dawsongirl · 08-19-2005, 05:38 PM

I don't buy into organized religion, so I naturally don't go to church and have absolutely no desire too. If I want to learn about God, I'd rather do it on my own.

Your mom needs to learn to let go a little. No one learns anything unless they make decisions by themselves. My mom has known that if I didn't take her advice over something, I'd regret it...and she was right. But she let me make the mistake on my own.

felicitylen · 08-19-2005, 06:12 PM

Thanks everyone for the advice!

Penny Lane · 08-19-2005, 09:28 PM

This sounds to me like a control issue rather than a religious issue. You eventually will have to stand your ground. Sooner than later I would advise.

julian bozo · 08-21-2005, 08:07 AM

Go To Church Or Go To Hell

I saw that on a church billboard.

Also :
We need to talk-
God

Body piercing saved my life.

Are you living it or wearing it?

Love to a child is spelled T-i-m-e.

As for myself I don't go to church like I should. I believe in God and Jesus.

08-16-2005, 09:43 PM	#16
Tuesday Weld I missed you all. hugs Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 02, 2003 Location: Having a great time. Posts: 22,285	I haven't been to church since the late 70's. Anyway, I think the decision should be yours.
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08-16-2005, 09:50 PM	#17
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	I've never been to church much even though I believe in God.For me God is everywhere and I don't need to go to church to talk to him. The decision is yours though.
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08-17-2005, 03:53 PM	#21
Mijada Spencers mom Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 02, 2001 Location: eastern US Posts: 4,093	I agree with everyone else that you are an adult and it is your descision whether you want to attend church or not. Just keep telling your mom that. She will have to learn to live with it. Your mom sounds a lot like my mom. We were forced to attend church every Sunday too when I was a kid and I hated it. Maybe if my mother had sat me down and explained to me about God and what church was all about and what the prayers meant etc... I may have enjoyed it more but she just always told me to sit down and be quiet. that just resulted in me not going to church when I grew up. I think you made a very wise descision though by moving out of state and getting away from your mom. The worst thing you could do now is move back home with her. Just do like everyone else says and tell her that you are an adult and you will do what you want. It may result in your mom not speaking to you anymore (that happened to me) but you are entitled to a life of your own.
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08-17-2005, 03:57 PM	#22
EmoJoe Cool cool cool Forum Addict Join Date: Apr 23, 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 71,478	It should be your desicion. Honestly, if you believe in God that it doesnt matter whether you go to church or not, and that goes for any religion.
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08-17-2005, 04:02 PM	#23
TripperFan In God's Arms Now Forum Star Join Date: Sep 14, 2003 Location: Heartbreak Ridge Posts: 12,086	You're now an adult - it's between you and your God. That said, we still don't eat meat on Easter Friday and Christmas Eve because of my husband's mother. She knows she'll never get him to church again, but still phones to make sure we're not eating meat (and he's 47!!!). I don't really mind, although it does through a wrench into my traditional Christmas Eve buffet I always used to have.
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08-16-2005, 10:12 PM	#18
rusyd Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 30, 2004 Posts: 13,505	The descison should be yours now that you are an adult. It is hard sometimes to find a church that you are comfortable with. Take your time. If you find one great, but that doesn't mean you don't believe in God and still cant pray and/ or read the Bible if you want.

08-16-2005, 11:04 PM	#19
Zions Mother Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Posts: 423	I will agree that it is your choice. I grew up attending church every Sunday, including Sunday School. I enjoyed those years. I enjoy the fellowship and the insipiration. After dealing with a week of the good mixed with the bad, I look forward to Sunday service. For me it delivers the stress of the week and gives me a positive outlook for the week ahead. Yes God is everywhere but even He said to forsake not the assembling of ourselves together. When you are with a group of people to share and learn, it makes whatever we are going through not seem so bad and strengthens our spirit. I also agree that you have to be careful that you choose the right church and that takes time. Only you will know. I have a problem with people, and it was highly visible for a short period after 9/11, who turn to God and run to church after such a disaster that hits so close to home and realize how it could have been them, and then a few weeks later go about their daily lives without even considering God. I thank God everyday, and I talk to him everyday, and I can say that I have a strong relationship with him in the good and the bad. And without that relationship he will only seem as an intangible being. When there is a consistent relationship with God, He becomes a living being in your life, whether you need a friend or parent. I believe that God loves everyone, just as a parent loves their child, but he does not agree with or like everything that we do. I don't like boring churches, a church has to have life for God is life. I am fortunate in my adult years to belong to a wonderful church which attracted me based on it's strong similarities to the church of my youth. As with any place, when you are in the company with a large group of people, there will be a mixture of personalities. Not every person who attends church is a good person, but hopefully one day they will be, so don't let that dismay you. None of us are perfect, God has to help us all in different areas of our lives. People choose to believe what they want to believe in reference to the Bible as the written word. As far as I'm concerned, I believe it all or nothing, but I study the Bible daily for my own understanding which God told us to do because He knew that not everyone would speak the truth. I do know that the Bible has prophesied everything that is occuring in the Middle East even now so if the Bible can be so accurate in reference to the current wars, why can it not be accurate about everything else. I do know that as people, we never lose that tendancy to do the opposite of what we feel we are pressured to do. It's our nature to be quote, unquote rebelious. We do it as children and we do it as adults. So the more your mother pressures you, the longer you won't. Tell your mother, if she believes then God's Word won't fail her. Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6. You might stray for a while, but you will come back. I pray for your peace during your decision. Zion is named from the Bible for he is the joy of the whole earth.

08-19-2005, 05:38 PM	#26
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	I don't buy into organized religion, so I naturally don't go to church and have absolutely no desire too. If I want to learn about God, I'd rather do it on my own. Your mom needs to learn to let go a little. No one learns anything unless they make decisions by themselves. My mom has known that if I didn't take her advice over something, I'd regret it...and she was right. But she let me make the mistake on my own.

08-19-2005, 06:12 PM	#27
felicitylen Keep Austin WEIRD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 17, 2003 Location: Hook 'em Horns Posts: 1,606	Thanks everyone for the advice!

08-19-2005, 09:28 PM	#28
Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 51,269	This sounds to me like a control issue rather than a religious issue. You eventually will have to stand your ground. Sooner than later I would advise.
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08-21-2005, 08:07 AM	#29
julian bozo Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 30, 2001 Location: Cullman,Al,United States Posts: 1,534	Go To Church Or Go To Hell I saw that on a church billboard. Also : We need to talk- God Body piercing saved my life. Are you living it or wearing it? Love to a child is spelled T-i-m-e. As for myself I don't go to church like I should. I believe in God and Jesus.