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I'm not into liberal churches as they justify sin sometimes for their own comfort rather than take the hard road.
This is the very thing I was talking about, pride. John says if we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. Sin is sin and there isn't a hierarchy before God in that way, with some being less sinners than others. By admitting we are a sinner saved by grace, God softens our hearts and makes us inclined to forgive and bear each others burdens, not to judge other people. Including judging single people.
That's why I suggested, perhaps you need to experience a different church if you are unhappy with your current one. Different perspectives can be a god thing. It's not a coincidence that moralistic and legalistic churches don't make you feel welcome. They expect everybody to conform and to be exactly like them or you threaten them existentially. That's not a bug, it's a feature.
I am not unhappy with my single life or life in general. I am just tired of going to church and being surrounded by marrieds with kids who apologize to me when talking about marriage in pitying tones.
they do not understand single life, why should they. so why go somewhere that is in it's own bubble.
easier just not to go.
I would recommend seeking out a counselor at the very least to talk to. This could be a sign of depression. You say you are happy but clearly you are irritated by others... that's not happiness. Happiness is a gentle spirit that tolerates the failings of others and forgives. So, for your own good, please seek out some therapy to work through your issues. Then you will be able to appreciate what is, and is not a healthy religious community for you.
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