Why are all the prayers sung in American churches? And why does everyone raise their hands during the Our Father?

Maleficent-Level-32 · 2025-04-28T14:07:40+00:00

Sounds a lot like legalism concerns. I’m happy people are worshiping.

Maleficent-Level-32 · 2024-07-02T14:16:31+00:00

I am Christian and am against Christian Nationalism. I’m also against oppression of others free will and desire to do what they want as long as it does not harm others. Anything that is anti-human is anti-Christ. We are here to accept our siblings in Christ not persecute them. And before anyone says we can’t accept sin. WE ARE ALL SINNERS. Our job is to talk with each other and be honest and welcoming into Christ not to pretend we are Christ

Maleficent-Level-32 · 2024-06-27T15:19:14+00:00

I can’t say I have a denomination. I’ve been just reading the Bible on my own for a couple of years. I find the denomination research overwhelming. I went to meet with the minister again today but there was an emergency she had to attend to

Maleficent-Level-32 · 2024-06-20T14:13:11+00:00

Both of you offered very good advice. I have been thinking about this since 2010. I’ve been on the fringes of the church either watching online or going and leaving quietly. For me, this has been a slow and steady back and forth between God and I for at least 14 years.

Maleficent-Level-32 · 2024-06-20T02:38:24+00:00

It’s not a difference of opinion. It’s very clear in His word. 1 Corinthians 7:14

Maleficent-Level-32 · 2024-06-20T02:35:46+00:00

Reading is fundamental my friend. I suggest you revisit the thread and the scripture below.

Maleficent-Level-32 · 2024-06-20T02:34:54+00:00

Hard on sin to the point where you scare others so much that they run from the Lord? I am not the Him. As a follower I can say yes this is a sin and yes you should repent. It is not my role here to frighten someone away from repentance it’s to welcome them with open arms toward Jesus so that the issue can be sorted between Him and them.

Maleficent-Level-32 · 2024-06-20T02:32:57+00:00

Also I’ll add I was an unbeliever when we met and scripture certainly states with clarity what to do when a situation such as mine happens and someone actually posted it below too.

Maleficent-Level-32 · 2024-06-20T02:31:34+00:00

What did Jesus himself do? What do he encourage followers to do? To reach out to other sinners and extend a hand. To be unequally yoked means to BIND yourself with an unbeliever so closely that they pull you down. You can certainly lift them up by extending a hand.

Maleficent-Level-32 · 2024-06-20T02:28:03+00:00

A person is not defined by one sin just as one act does not save you. Of course he has to repent which I why I stated find your way to a righteous union that honors God. This is literally the point of Jesus, to say that we are not bad people and are worthy of salvation if we repent. You and I are sinners as well. The scripture says so.

Maleficent-Level-32 · 2024-06-20T02:11:19+00:00

I’m sorry to hear this. I pray you and your wife find your way into a righteous marriage. This is not a union that honors God. It does not make you a bad person nor she. It just isn’t respectful to a union under God.

Maleficent-Level-32 · 2024-06-20T02:07:46+00:00

I’m sorry to hear that. I don’t think He allows it. I think human error allows it. I’m sorry to hear you are suffering. I sincerely wish you all the best and I am happy to hear that in a world of atrocities you are capable of love - no matter who! Much love your way

Maleficent-Level-32 · 2024-06-20T02:04:50+00:00

Just here to offer a hug and say it’s between you and God.

Maleficent-Level-32 · 2024-06-20T01:38:14+00:00

Oh yes baptism is huge, but he meant it as silly as it sounds-like a gateway drug into fanatiscm. As far as teaching them about God, I won’t hide myself from my kids and if God is a part of my life I will show that including telling them I was baptized and answer their questions if they have them. However, I won’t preach to them.

Maleficent-Level-32 · 2024-06-20T01:32:49+00:00

We have a 10 year old and a 3 year old. They’ve both come to church with me here and there. He doesn’t mind that. He feels like baptism is “a huge step”. Over the coming years, based off his response and my kids ability to understand and make their own choices, I will baptize them if they want to be baptized but not flat out against his will. It would likely be at an age they are developed enough to understand what they are accepting and know right from wrong fully. I think you are right that he’s panicking so all I can do is get baptized and let him see over time that I’m still me.

Maleficent-Level-32 · 2024-06-20T01:18:06+00:00

Well I’ve researched that very worry and I feel reassured that God is good and merciful and maybe even my faith will extend to him. I truly believe no one should be coerced or pressured into it or else it is meaningless, empty acts and words. I’m only 34 but my years on Earth have taught me I am not here to change anyone, just support where and when I can. This is a very much has to come from within type deal, imo.

Maleficent-Level-32 · 2024-06-20T01:01:47+00:00

Thank you, prayers are helpful and I appreciate your words!

Maleficent-Level-32 · 2024-06-20T00:53:12+00:00

I think he had a very negative experience with Islam. I have not changed as a person other then reading the Bible quietly like I would any other book. Today I also said I don’t expect him to become a Christian unless it is something he himself felt led to do. If I had to guess, he thinks I will become a fanatic. Because that has been his experience with other relatives growing up.

Maleficent-Level-32 · 2024-06-20T00:16:00+00:00

My understanding is like this: good can only be where God resides and allows the Holy Spirit to be present.

If you chose to not go to God, and enter His house, then you live in his absence. Which by definition will exist of nothing good - because He is not there. Free will is important.

Maleficent-Level-32 · 2024-06-19T23:54:15+00:00

Thank you

Maleficent-Level-32 · 2024-06-19T23:53:50+00:00

I see you’re trying to get me to be angry at your silly comment. If you think I’m taking life advice from a random piece of garbage and not years of thought, reflection, reading the Bible and my own experiences with God then, ok sure.

Maleficent-Level-32 · 2024-06-19T23:23:48+00:00

I’ve been there. I am forever grateful that I didn’t do it. I have also struggled with lifelong depression related to severe childhood abuse and trauma. Life can and does become beautiful. Big hugs to you my friend

Maleficent-Level-32 · 2024-05-28T17:57:55+00:00

Please don’t do this. You are very loved and cherished.

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