well it's really my Father-in-law who goes skeptical about the whole thing. He's a Catholic and NEEDS to start acting more like one than continues his impeding about our [me and my husband] ways of worshiping The Lord, Jesus Christ. Remember, religion will NOT save us. it's our FAITH in him. so what's the big deal? there's this whole drama going on right now because we neglected his invitation of going to church together on Sunday, instead we wanted to worship God at OUR church, which he disapproves of. What to do...? he isn't talking to us, he even got into a car accident because he was so UPSET. *sigh* =T .....
2006-10-16 17:42:06 · 10 answers · asked by Christian 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
yes, this has been going on FOREVER and believe it or not this is the ONLY time we shook our heads just because so much is going on and i wanted so bad to be at the church we usually attend..didn't know it was going to come to this... we always plan this way "we'll go to church with him in the morning, then tonight we could attend ours" And no he would NEVER step in our church. that's the way he is. He won't let us talk and explain ourselves. He is very righteous (however you may spell that)
2006-10-16 18:17:46 · update #1
All you can do is pray about it, and maybe sometimes you and your husband can visit his church. My whole family grew up in the Catholic chuch, but I still have one Aunt who still attends. She always thinks everyone is against her when it comes to religion. But it's not that, so I go to church with her every now and than to make her feel better.
2006-10-16 17:46:01 · answer #1 · answered by Heaven 2005 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's better to be spiritual than religious. That may not make sense at first. But think about it. Religion has caused many upsets, arguments, even wars, and much loss. It's great to belong, but if belonging is causing you more problems personally than it is solving, then....well, I was in a cult for 20 years and have been liberated. Since then, I love all God's children and have a love of life and God's creation. I have much faith in an eternal life. But I do not "belong" to any one religion. In fact, I despise religions. And you know what? The people I thought were my friends no longer have anything to do with me if I'm not in their church! Are they Religious? oh yes, you bet. But SPIRITUAL? I tend to disagree. In the end, there will be an accounting. And sitting in some church is not going to win us any points with our Creator.
2006-10-17 00:51:39 · answer #2 · answered by Morpheus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, parents are always strange things, and parents in law are perhaps much more-so. I agree with your side of the argument, as I am a Pentecostal, which means I worship much differently than most other denominations, and I didnt spell that right, but I don't care. Anyway, the way you worship God has little to do with the faith you put in him. There's really not much you can do, except for pray; and don't hold it against him, he's only trying to do what he feels is best for you.
2006-10-17 00:48:27 · answer #3 · answered by The Popular Vote 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only One you have to answer to is God, your father in law's problems are HIS to deal with. If you act as your faith calls you to, then you can just pray that he understand and accept you as you do him, right? Why not turn the tables and ask him to join you guys at your church first, and then you'll do the same for him?
2006-10-17 00:47:33 · answer #4 · answered by lizrdluvnmom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no reason you shouldnt go to church with him if he invites you. It does NOT mean youare neglecting your own religion. Sometime to keep the peace wee need to swallow our pride and do things for the sake of keeping harmony. He can only respect your decision to have your own religion if you respect his wishes to have his family with him on occasion at church.
2006-10-17 00:48:25 · answer #5 · answered by tiredinaz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to him...
You could make an agreement of one week go to his church and the next he should try coming to your church.
Say what can he disapprove about your church if he never step in(that should tick him off to come).
2006-10-17 00:48:00 · answer #6 · answered by Just Loving It. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People have to live their own lives according to what's best for them, you can't even let that move you. He will get over it or get on with his life. If you cave in then they will tell you how you should raise your kids and what faith they should be etc. Stand your ground stick up for yourself and leave it at that.
2006-10-17 00:47:40 · answer #7 · answered by barbie2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him to show you in the bible the plan of salvation. As a catholic, he won't be able to do it. Tell him when he does, you'll go to his church.
2006-10-17 00:45:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All I can do is shake my head.
People can be so set in their ways. (To the point of death)
Pray for his safety. That is the only thing you can help him with.
Leave his stubbornness up to God.
2006-10-17 01:49:37 · answer #9 · answered by nalaredneb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Kill them, that's what religion is about isn't it? killing those who disagree.
2006-10-17 00:45:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋