This type of shit infuriates me. My ex was raised "methodist" at some woke church in Grand Rapids. She used to drop "forget and forgive" probably the weakest statement ive ever heard in my entire life. I'm agnostic, but do attend church because the community aspect and everyone there shares my morals and political beliefs.
The only response that "forget and forgive" shit deserves is: "Forgiveness belongs to he who is contrite for his sins, renders penance, and SINS NO MORE." Anything less isn't christian.
So I'm an atheist, but me and my wife want to start going to church when we get settled in a redder state (we move in like 2 weeks). We want a community and want to be surrounded by people with similar values. Do you have any recommendations or advice about finding a church or what to watch out for?
I would look for a place where people talk about real issues instead of merely praising God, where the pastor does not shy away from difficult subjects, and especially one where women are not in charge.
It’s nice to read from the Bible, but do they connect it to modern day events? You want something you can benefit from in your own life, not some abstract thing where the preacher is just reminding you what is in the Bible and collecting your tithe.
This type of shit infuriates me. My ex was raised "methodist" at some woke church in Grand Rapids. She used to drop "forget and forgive" probably the weakest statement ive ever heard in my entire life. I'm agnostic, but do attend church because the community aspect and everyone there shares my morals and political beliefs.
The only response that "forget and forgive" shit deserves is: "Forgiveness belongs to he who is contrite for his sins, renders penance, and SINS NO MORE." Anything less isn't christian.
"forgetting" and "forgiving" is misinterpreted by "soft Christians."
If that were applied, Jesus would have forgiven and forgotten what Judas did, but he did not forget or forgive.
Judas is doomed in hell for being a traitor among the disciples.
He did forgive Judas.
Yes
You attend church because God attends to you. Attend to your spirit before its too late.
Hey I only have positive things to say about MY CHURCH. When it clicks it will click forcing something thats not there only pushes people away
Independent Baptist churches are pretty based and teach the only English Bible. KJV.
Do you know the history of the KJV?
So I'm an atheist, but me and my wife want to start going to church when we get settled in a redder state (we move in like 2 weeks). We want a community and want to be surrounded by people with similar values. Do you have any recommendations or advice about finding a church or what to watch out for?
It would be hard to find a good one.
I would look for a place where people talk about real issues instead of merely praising God, where the pastor does not shy away from difficult subjects, and especially one where women are not in charge.
It’s nice to read from the Bible, but do they connect it to modern day events? You want something you can benefit from in your own life, not some abstract thing where the preacher is just reminding you what is in the Bible and collecting your tithe.
I’ve had good experiences at non denominational churches.
We should forgive, as Christians. Forgiveness and forgetting are the same thing.
That doesn’t mean turning a blind eye towards evil. It only means don’t hate them for what they do.