I dont attend church but I feel its wrong but then I feel that I dont belong to the church?
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You can be spiritual w/o attending church. If you feel uncomfortable there but wish to worship God in the way you see fit, then explore different faiths. Do research, visit different holy places, churches, temples, synagoges.(sp?) etc.\n\nIt is likely that you will find comfort, faith and belief somewhere at some point. Do what you feel is right and dont allow anyone else to ever steer you wrong.\n\nJust because you are still "finding yourself" doesn't mean God will shun you now. Pray at home and pray to the Father to guide you in the right direction. Eventually...you will end up exactly where you're supposed to be my friend.
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hey you may want to look into the convent thing. you may have the calling to do just that. go talk to your priest about how you are feeling maybe he can point you in the right direction
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I think your questions count as preaching, but I can tell you that I am not interested in a relationship with Jesus or the Christian God.  I do feel complete.  I do not feel vulnerable and alone - my beliefs empower me and surrounds me with the protections I need to enjoy my life.  Even with an army on your side, anyone can feel scared from time to time - but I am very safe in my understanding of the Universe.\n\nThe things is, that even in a Christian God model philosophy the point is not to life your live for god - the point is to understand your own divinity and to understand that you and god are a team.  If god is an ocean, we are each and everyone of us a glass of god, with tremendous power and divine right - no matter what we call this being.  To spend time steeped in any church dogma only brings you closer to understanding the church, not god.  \n\nI am glad that Christianity has helped you and I rejoice that you are happy on your chosen path.  I regret that you feel you need to school others or that you feel you have the only answer to the mysteries of life.  There is no way to truly know the Unknowable and there are many paths to enlightenment.  Worry about your own soul until someone asks you for help if you truly want to display the virtue of christianity.\n\nPeace!
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Not at all. I used to feel wierd about it, but then I met one of my pastors who is a woman. She's also a close personal friend of mine and she inspires me alot. As it is I do teach, but I would love to one day preach God's word. It would be awesome!
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Remember that your own perceptions of relating to Jesus are yours personally,and do not belong to the church. If someone hounds you,just tell them you try to keep it personal.
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You've got theology, and then you've got religion.  Are you searching for a religion or a theology?  Do you want a set of guidelines to follow, or do you feel a need to worship?\n\nIf the former, check into Buddhism's nine-fold path.  Far superior to the ten commandments, they are all anyone needs to live a good life.\n\nIf the latter, sit down and decide what you believe in.  There are websites that will rate your answers to questions and tell you where you fit in.\n\nOr how about simply believing what you believe, and doing what you feel is right, and not mucking that up with organized religion?  There's no reason you can't worship your conception of god all by yourself.  If you're looking to connect with others who feel as you do....that may not be possible.  Just be yourself!
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There is no way around it you can just feel it . It's like God is talking to you and you cant ignore it. If you do it will make you feel miserable for not doing the lords work. He has done so much for you and me . Just get out there and do what you've been asked to do.
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You are not there to judge the other people at church.  You are there to learn more and to sing his praises.  Keep looking for the church that fits you.  It is out there.  I think that Satan uses that to keep us out of church.  We need to worry about our relationship with God and not focus so much on others.\nThank the Lord that those"hypocrites" are in church maybe they will learn something!
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If you don't want to go, don't. Going to church doesn't make you a better person! It's how you live you life and the values and morals you have that make you who you are. I don't go to church either and have no doubt that I live a good life.
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Well first I think in order to answer the question, one needs to know why you are not leaving the house. Is it possible you might be suffering from agoraphobia? This is a condition that can often be tied to anxiety disorder or depression that leaves a person feeling as if they can't leave their home or a certain area around the home. If this is how you are feeling, then you should research more information on the topic, including professionals in the area who may be able to help you. If the reason you don't leave the house is because of a lack physical mobility, I would suggest asking your physician, local community center or church for services available in your community for people with transportation "issues." And finally, if you are just feeling insecure or nervous about trying new things, keep in mind that you can do this in baby steps! No one says you have to go out and join a social club the first day. Start by just taking the dog for walks or chatting with your neighbors when you see them around. Then maybe visit a local park where you and your pooch can get some exercise, hit your church or temple for a service, or visit your local library to pick up a new novel or DVD. After a while, you will feel more comfortable around others and be willing to seek out opportunities to make friends. When you start looking, you may be surprised to find the number of things there are to do in your area. Check the newspaper as most have a community activities section which will inform you as to what is going on and what groups are meeting. The advantage to this is a lot of stuff is FREE. Also helpful are church bulletins, library newsletters, or your local chamber of commerce website. You may be nervous at first to try new things, but just reassure yourself that everyone is nervous the first time and the worst thing that can happen is that you may not have fun. Oh well!
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I completely agree with you.  I am the same way.  I believe and I even pray, but I don't think I should have to go to church to prove anything to anyone else.  What you know and feel in your heart is all that matters.
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Of course there's nothing wrong with you. Maybe you believe in something else. You don't always go to hell if you don't believe in Jesus. I accepted him into my life last summer and life's been great! Take me advice and I'm sure you'll be happy.
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I know what you say.Ihave experienced such a feeling,myself:everything is ok,and you still feel unhappy.I think s.th inside you must be changed.S.th about your sprit,about what you want to get from the life.Maybe you dont get a true love from your family,or it is not in the shape you really want.But the most important thing you must know is that HAPPINESS IS S.TH WHICH MUST COME OUT FROM INSIDE.WE CAN GET JUST SOME SMALL PARTS OF IT FROM OTHERS.\nThink about your relationship with GOD.He is the only one whose rememberance can dedicate calmness to your heart.
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Why are you in this mode? Your a Christian? Have you talked with your Pastor? How have you been going to church faithfully and get rebellious?\n\nI wouldn't seek advise on the Internet about this. There is nobody on this forum going to lift you up, as much as others to tear you down and keep you down.\n\nGood Luck.  When you go to church wednesday night, share this problem.
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I was raised Catholic, although I do not practice this religion anymore.  I hope that doesn't disqualify me to answer.  The things I will talk about are among the most compelling reasons that I do not practice this religion anymore.\n\nI have major issues with the Church (capital C, I guess that means the Pope) opposing birth control in this time and age.  To me, that is criminal.\n\nGuilt and unworthiness as a basic premise for living.  I am not perfect, but I achieve my highest good when I stay focused on the good in myself, not on the evil, sinful parts.\n\nMale dominance model, God the father, God the son.  Hello, any women up there in the upper ranks?\n\nOh and how could I forget, the church's backward, hateful postion on homosexuality.  Give me a break.  How the heck can you claim to be a religion when you judge and exclude others?  The presumption of that makes my blood boil.\n\nWhat I miss: \n\n1.  The feeling of community with others (didn't have it at the time, but when I occasionally go to church now, I feel like others have it).\n\n2. The poetry of the services.  Those readings are literature, and I miss them.  I miss the beauty of churches, the sense of connection with the medieval past.  I miss chanting with others.  I miss the music and beauty of hymn.\n\n3.  I miss praying.  I don't do it really now, but then I would.\n\nUnfortunately, I feel that the Catholic Church is a political body that claims it is not political, and this is where my greatest opposition lies.  By telling people how to vote on issues, the massive Church deigns to act as if it has all the answers, all the CORRECT answers.  I have a real problem with that.\n\nNow I am much more a spiritual person who finds greatest and inspiration in nature, connection between people, acts of kindness, dance and music, etc.  I do think that Catholicsm gave me a foundation of love for good, which is something I do not regret.
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Feel bad for sinning?!?! What, are you nuts?? Christianity ROCKS! I go out on Sat nights, get hammered, have sex with multiple women, and sometimes even men. But I then go to Church on Sunday, so its all good!!! You should give this bombass religeon a try! Its freakin awesome! I can look at myself in the mirror and sleep well at night knowing that Im a better person than you are cuz Im going to heaven! Youre on your way to hell! HA HA HA!!! \n\n(This was a rant...Im not really Christian...)
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If those are you beliefs then you do not have to feel as if they are wrong because someone of different beliefs tells you that you dont need to prove your faith by doing xyz. Faith can take on many different forms and if you feel you must express your faith a certain way then that is what is best for you. However, if you dont want people to judge your way of faith and tell you that you are wrong, remember that when you look upon other people practicing their faith in a way that is different than yourself. \n\nWe can all show our faith in God through a mulititude of ways, just express it in the way that comes most naturaly to you as long as you arent keeping others from doing the same.