Should I find a new church,my current one worships pork fat?
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The Lards prayer\n\nThe Lard is my shortening; I shall not want\n\nIt maketh me a pie of the flaky layers; it leadeth me to fry hostess Twinkies, It melts quick on flame low\n\nIt leadeth me on the path of deep frying cause it tastes great.\n\nYea though I walk through the store full of trans fats and snacks, I will fear no oil for the pork is with me; Thy smell and thy taste they comfort me.\n\nI prepareth a table of food in the presence of my family: We had chicken and home cooked fries; my mouth runneth over.\n\nSurely good food and low carbs will follow me all the days of my life: and I will cook using pork fat forever.
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mine is just right. It has the word  of God. I would change nothing. I donot like the mega churches because if you want the concert type worship music, go to a concert.  If oyu're worshipping the lord you do not have to go all out, you can keep it simple, if I would change things about churches I've been to then I would  wish it was more hymnal old fashioned instead of a crazy concert scene.
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Your relationship with God are between you and the higher power you believe in. Converting to please another "human being" wouldn't be putting the spirtual relationship as a priority but the earthly one. No One can make you convert. In the end you will not stick with it. Do what makes you happy and what your conscience can deal with.
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I've been married 25 years and the way I got here was by respecting each other and that includes never putting demands in the conversation. We attend a non denominational church and I hear this dilema come up alot from former members of churchs that use guilt to keep their flock. I can't believe what I hear family, friends and even leaders in the church tell people should they decide to attend another church outside their faith.\nI do believe it is healthier for a relationship if you can worship together so I would suggest saying to your spouse that this is your choice but you would be willing to compromise.  I also wouldnt push my church on him though and expect all that guilt and pressure  to simply disappear, it won't.  If alternating isnt possible maybe  you can attend a service at a different time such as Saturday evening service with him and Sunday at your own church alone so your pleasing him and getting what you need in your life also.. Another idea is attending bible study classes or another growth class at your church during the week, keeping involved there and attend Sunday services with him but be honest and tell him your doing this. \nI can see this getting alot more complicated when children come into the picture so pray on it hard and seek council on it from your Pastor.\nFollow your heart because Jesus knows your heart and whatever you decide please don't give up worshiping him.
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I did have a similar situation and I left that religion. If you truely believe in something you will not have issues with it, like you said here that you have issues you can't resolve. If you truely believe in something you can't take part and leave another part.\n\nYou said everytime you hear them speak of the church you know it is true. You need to know it is true though it beliefs and teachings not what other people say about a church. What people say and do, don't make something true. Thats one of the reasons I left Christianty.\n\nLook inside your heart. Does it really all make sence, does it really seem like the truth. If you do this and it does then you should not have any issues. If you still have issues maybe it is not as true as you feel it is.\n\nPray to God, any only God. Ask him to guide you to the truth. God willing he will lead you to the one true faith.
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That is your decision. I'm sorry to hear you felt brainwashed at your church - I've been to some of those. I'm Catholic, and for a time I wandered to other churches, 'bible-believing' churches with charismatic ministers who, after a service, would order me to leave "the romish lies" or some bigoted thoughts like that. I like Catholic Mass, there's the connection to Christ, there's the connection to the community, there's the worship and the Word. \n\nGo wherever you are fed. If you find yourself hungry, come to the table.
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GO TO THE LOCAL CHURCH
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churches have always been corrupted. It is probably best to worship God in your own way.
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Well you're not really converting if you were already a Christian. Just choose whichever denomination you fell most comfortable with. None of them are perfect. Maybe you should tryout a few different ones to see what you might like.
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:}\nGet involved with a new lifestyle with new friends. consider church and a life of faith.
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Don't take no for an answer!  It is your religious duty to take that dog to church.  If your church won't accept you, then you should start a church that worships your dog.
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Harmony Christian Church is where I went when I lived there.  It's on the SE side though in Choctaw.  Good church.
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try visiting a church
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well, it kinda depends on what your issues with that church were.  Is it a church where you feel that you are being spiritually led and where you feel the leaders of the church including the pastor are looking for God's will in the church?  Those are the most important things...if you feel God's sincere presence there and that they are doing God's work.  Then you can overlook or work with them to solve other petty problems.  Good luck and God bless.
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maybe you havent gone to the right church
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Once I was asked “Have you found Jesus?” I replied “Damn? You guys just keeping losing him” (and probably your faith as well). And while I appreciate your thought and intent the answer is “No Thanks”.  I am pleased that you have found a path but with all due respect, do not try to drag others along! (Usually kicking and screaming).  Make you a deal! I’ll attend a service with you if you attend one with me! Neither will probably convert but I’ve seen yours before. You attending mine may uplift you and at least give you a different perspective.
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You'll probably get allot of hogwash (pun intended) about how that was in the old testament, and now were living under the law of the new testament.  I say eat your bacon and shred both testaments.