Dumb Reasons People Leave a Church - Page 4

Pro31:28 · #31 06-28-2008, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BrotherEastman

Not to get into a standards debate here, but how is that consistent if you teach or preach standards? Why then would it be dumb to leave that church?

Someone played Judas, and hung himself, people played the soldiers that crucified Christ, were any of these people doing something that would be negatively looked upon by God?
IMO when you are presenting a drama (especially when your target audience is the world), you want to present it as realistically as possible, and that is exactly what they did.
This spoke to an audience in a way that I belive a sermon really couldn't

steve p · #32 06-28-2008, 07:42 AM

Im sure there are legitimate reasons for leaving a church, but most that I have encountered in my short time in the church is usually Self Centered. People not getting their way. Its easier to point fingers at the pastor, music director, janitor or some other staff member than to accept responsibility for ones own feelings. Most REASONS for leaving the church are EXCUSES. And, and excuse is nothing more than the skin off a reason stuffed with a LIE!

Blessings!

AmericanAngel · #33 06-28-2008, 08:19 AM

because of the music
because the preacher prayed for visiters rather than them
because the church was becoming too spiritual

jaxfam6 · #34 06-28-2008, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by lisafitzh2o

We had a family leave a couple of years ago because our Christmas musical had some nontraditional songs in it, like "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas".

They were appalled that we sang that in church!!!

That does it. What is the name of your church? i need to put it on my NEVER visit this sinful church list.

j/k

jaxfam6 · #35 06-28-2008, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Pro31:28

Someone played Judas, and hung himself, people played the soldiers that crucified Christ, were any of these people doing something that would be negatively looked upon by God?
IMO when you are presenting a drama (especially when your target audience is the world), you want to present it as realistically as possible, and that is exactly what they did. This spoke to an audience in a way that I belive a sermon really couldn't

only for the sake of stirring the pot ........ =)

then you should have beat the actor so you would have real blood and stripped him naked to hang him and then used real nails.

Pro31:28 · #36 06-28-2008, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by jaxfam6

only for the sake of stirring the pot ........ =)

then you should have beat the actor so you would have real blood and stipped him naked to hang him and then used real nails.

Pot-stir-er!!!
LOL no, there is a difference between acting and doing it .. silly!
I know in one of my university classes they said that gospel of Mark was possibly written as a play. I think there are alot of great things that come from drama. I have done alot of community theater myself (gasp!!). However personally, I would not play a part that required dressing inappropriatly or kissing someone else. I always research the play before I audition. But that is just my personal opinion....

jaxfam6 · #37 06-28-2008, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Pro31:28

Pot-stir-er!!!
LOL no, there is a difference between acting and doing it .. silly!
I know in one of my university classes they said that gospel of Mark was possibly written as a play. I think there are alot of great things that come from drama. I have done alot of community theater myself (gasp!!). However personally, I would not play a part that required dressing inappropriatly or kissing someone else. I always research the play before I audition. But that is just my personal opinion....

you take all the fun out of it

Rico · #38 06-28-2008, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by AmazingGrace

Oh yes I have heard the carpet one many times!

And then there was the one... because so n so's kids were crying all the time

And of course I have seen numerous times the one... well pastor didnt greet me today! I cant come back!!!!

Someone child constantly crying during a service can be very distracting. I couldn't stand it when parents would just let their baby cry and cry. Take the crying brat to the nursery or somewhere out of the sanctuary until he/she calms down!!! That isn't too much to ask.

Sam · #39 06-28-2008, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Rico

Someone child constantly crying during a service can be very distracting. I couldn't stand it when parents would just let their baby cry and cry. Take the crying brat to the nursery or somewhere out of the sanctuary until he/she calms down!!! That isn't too much to ask.

or, put a plastic bag over its head

Just kidding

Rico · #40 06-28-2008, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Sam

or, put a plastic bag over its head

Just kidding

Between the parents with the crying baby and the other ones who bring toys, games, and food for their older children to play with, it's a wonder anyone hears a word the preacher has to say! I taught my kids to sit down, shut up, and pay attention to the preacher during the preaching. They knew better than to start acting up 'cause I'd haul their butts straight to the bathroom for a little holy correction!!!