Have you ever left a church and why did you leave?

Answer 1

I've never walked out on a service but I did "leave" the Catholic church at age 17. I realized that gods don't exist. I couldn't remain a Catholic when I knew it was based on delusion.

Answer 2

I left the Catholic church when I got old enough to realize that women (which I am one) are not respected or treated equally. That was the tip of the iceberg. If we all come from the same place, why are we not equal? And why do we have to go through a flesh and blood man to communicate with the highest power? Why must we always feel guilty and repent? It's a long story with me, but the bottom line is: there are as many interpretations of the bible as there are people. We must find our own truth, and what fits, and feels right, be it through Christianity or otherwise.

Answer 3

I have left several churches. The most common reason was either I moved, or else the congregation moved, to a location farther away.

I left one church because the majority of the people there were too spiritually immature (I.E. : judgmental & mean) and they split too many times over trivial things. One church I had to leave because the leadership kept slandering me and accusing me of being in rebellion against God the Holy Spirit because I couldn't speak in tongues. I left a couple of churches because I thought that they were too liberal in their doctrine. I left another church because they were too legalistic (I.E.: strict).

Answer 4

I left a church to follow the Lord as He led me to another church to serve in a ministry that was not available at the old church. I questioned leaving a great church but now I know it was His leading me to be able to serve Him better with my talents.

Answer 5

I have left several mostly because elders wanted to run things their own way forcing it onto the church family just like politicians do to get what they want .Others because I believed their teachings were wrong .And the last one because we spent more time talking about football than anything else.!!!

Answer 6

I was born a Catholic. But I didn't believe in saints or the Holy Trinity. There is only supposed to be one God, one God that you pray to and bow down before. I was tired of lighting candles and praying to the saints when I knew in my heart that I was sinning.

I was a Mormon for a little bit, but felt as if I was being suffocated. It felt kind of like a cult. All the rules. Plus, I couldn't believe that God had given Joseph Smith all of the answers.

Now, I'm nothing!

Answer 7

I retired and moved from my hometown as I was happy with the Church I attended as there was a difference in the messages there than the standard " Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, you're going to Heaven or Hell. The choice is up to you. which will it be ? "

Answer 8

"o.k to all of you - one thing is to leave "church" The building! it does not mean anything - now if you leave the path of Christ the Lord is another thing and you're wrong if you did it - you know why ? because if you really had an encounter with Jesus You'll never leave him because he becomes everything for you! Now I know many of you have left church - don't look at men - look at Jesus.

Answer 9

Yes...I grew up in Protestant denominations....Baptist, Assembly of God, Methodist. I continued searching for the right church as an adult. Every one, in my opinion, were dead. Nothing there.

I have discovered the Catholic Church. Christ is truly present there and I can't wait until I can go back Sundays. I am living the faith and love it. The Holy Spirit is there and alive. Unlike the emptiness of the others.

Answer 10

I left a church and became a Jew. I could not accept Christianity.