I just finished reading a book called "So, you don't want to go to church anymore?" directly off of the above website . Jon from Mythic Reality recommended it to me.
It's a fictional story that points out the failures of today's church and it's structure in regards to the parishioner and their relationship to "Father".
I have my own frustrations with church and this solidifies them. I don't think I'm committed to leaving church. I wouldn't rule it out either though. I guess I look at church as a possible opportunity to connect with people that are in a situation like mine. People who are looking for a relationship with God through fellowship with Him and others. The church doesn't really help too much with that but I guess I would defend the church by saying it's at least a place to meet with people who are "trying" to head in the same direction. The frustration is trying to find people like that amongst people who are putting their trust in the system and doing what is recommended by the church and thinking that is what will bring them to Him. I'm pretty new in this and don't have a great relationship with God so my prayer is as I grow in Him the people who are heading that way will be more obvious. Regardless to that, finding Him first is priority one and whatever I need from there should follow. I guess if follow that line of thinking I won't be so frustrated after all (I should be looking for him first). If you seek Him you will get what you need. With or without the modern church or other people.
Anyway, good book. I recommend it. Thanks to Jon for Recommending it.
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It's hard to read that one without going "holy mackerel" a few times. Looking forward to chewing it over with you in a few weeks.
Glad you guys are coming. Awesome!
The only problem with reading something online is you can't highlight what your reading. I should have copied and pasted as I read my favorite things. I just thought of that now:-( . Bring on the Turkey and conversation!
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