Just wondered what other people think...
Can someone be (for want of a better word) a 'relaxed' Christian? By relaxed I mean in terms of views etc.
For example: my church had a great family atmosphere and I like the family feel etc.
I believe in God etc but my church is very heavy on the 'women are submissive to the men, men are in charge and women cannot have any preaching/leadership roles in the church unless it's with children'.
This doesn't sit well with me, ice always been quite independent and 'in charge'.
They are also very strict on no sex before marriage, it is very frowned upon to date a non-Christian etc.
I have much more liberal views and do not like those views being transferred to heavily to my children during Sunday school and kids club etc.
I work full time and the bible study group can't understand why I can't spare them three hours one evening a week (between marking and running the house I simply don't have time).
I have many friends in the church as do my children but so feel some of it (by a few of the people) is conditional on your regular attendance and commitment to bible study and Sunday morning services etc.
I have a strong belief in God and my faith is very real but feel like I am pulling away from the church a bit.
I am awaiting the call anyday now to ask where we've been.
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SeaGshore · 28/09/2014 20:29
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