The doubt of the world... What can you do anyways?

[Tart]

I go to church, and sit there and think to myself how very dry it is... The preachers have really been driving me crazy... I was thinking today... You know what would be really interesting, if people doubted... I Imagined soemone standing up, and started arguing with the preacher... And then the church caught on fire... That would be kind of cool... who knows?

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[Tcg]

[Replying to post 1 by Tart]

This is just a hunch, but if you're thinking that a church fire would be cool, church may not be for you. If preachers are driving you crazy, the simple solution is to avoid their natural habitat.

Perhaps you could find a bowling league that rolls on Sunday morning. You're not likely to meet any preachers there at that time.


Tcg

[Tart]

[Replying to post 1 by Tart]

This is just a hunch, but if you're thinking that a church fire would be cool, church may not be for you. If preachers are driving you crazy, the simple solution is to avoid their natural habitat.

Perhaps you could find a bowling league that rolls on Sunday morning. You're not likely to meet any preachers there at that time.


Tcg

bowling leagues are even worse... just people trying to make you laugh and like them... uhg... trying to get your attention for your approval...

i want the true conflict in our world... doubt vs faith... I want the people in church to really open up about their doubts, their true concerns, instead of just acting like everything is ok... but maybe what about faith? we want to live faithful... but how can you? its not like its good to just fake it... that's dumb...

[Tcg]

[Replying to post 4 by Tart]

It sounds like you're stuck with church then. Good luck finding one that'll change its regular routine to focus on your demands.


Tcg

[Tart]

[Replying to post 4 by Tart]

It sounds like you're stuck with church then. Good luck finding one that'll change its regular routine to focus on your demands.


Tcg

thanks for the prayer... i need it... i know its sarcastic... but... im praying for it... Father your kingdom come

[Tcg]

[Replying to post 4 by Tart]

It sounds like you're stuck with church then. Good luck finding one that'll change its regular routine to focus on your demands.


Tcg

thanks for the prayer... i need it... i know its sarcastic... but... im praying for it... Father your kingdom come

It is neither a prayer nor a recommendation to pray. To expect a church to change to meet one's demands is unrealistic.

When anyone is stuck in a bad situation, they can take action to create a better situation. Refusing to take action and instead praying, expecting a god to change the world to fit the one praying, is not likely to result in the hoped for change.


Tcg

[Diagoras]

i want the true conflict in our world... doubt vs faith... I want the people in church to really open up about their doubts, their true concerns, instead of just acting like everything is ok... but maybe what about faith? we want to live faithful... but how can you? its not like its good to just fake it... that's dumb...

Human existence is scary and confusing...

That’s how this video starts, but it addresses what I believe you might be experiencing. I really hope it helps you, or at least offers some perspective.

[OnceConvinced]

The occassional time i've gone to church over the last 5 years or so I sit there listening to the sermon and can't help but pick it full of holes in my mind.

I can't believe I used to believe a lot of that stuff!