I think I know where Rosanne is coming from (yesterday's post). I am also tired of religion. Church is such a bummer for me right now. I tried to connect back to my roots, and the church I went to did not want me. It was sad because fifteen years prior I helped them create their purpose and value statements. Under the name of the church it still says, "A Place for Belonging." It is sad that they really do not mean it. It is a place for belonging for the people they want to belong. If they do not want you, they hardly will make eye contact.
I have tried different kinds of places, and I don't seem to fit in or feel comfortable. I am also anti unauthenticity. Gimmicks and agendas really turn me off right now.
I have thought about going to AA. We have one a few blocks from our house.
I am living in one of those doubt times in my life. Maybe it is the medication I am on.
I am also tired of politics. It doesn't matter if it is right, left, or center. Politics reminds me to much of church leaders trying to gain power that they shouldn't have. Everything is about politics instead of about the direction the country really needs to go in.
What do you think?
About Me
- David Michael
- Katy, Texas, United States
- Being a husband and a father is the greatest blessing in my life. I am also a Special Educator to students with an autism spectrum disorder.
4 comments:
I can relate...I am having trouble finding a church home....I have never really liked politics.
Sometimes it feels like being adrift in a big ole Sea.....and finding the chain on your anchor is always a little too short...
are you an alcoholic? why would you go to AA, I'm confused.
Anonymous,
No, I am not an alchoholic. My interest in AA is that the 12 steps leads to an authentic, God honoring life. The community of AA admits is non-judgmental and welcomes those who have admitted their wrongs. My implication has much more to do with the lack of authenticity in the church.
Why don't you start a home church, David? I'm seriously considering that here in addition to "going" to church.
Just thought . . .
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