When my Mom was a child she and one sister would sneak out of the house against their parents wishes (their Dad was a very abusive alcoholic) to go to church and get breakfast at the Salvation Army. Mom has maintained a close relationship with the Lord all her life through various Christian churches, but that sister didn't.
When my wife was a child she and one brother would sneak out of the house against their parents wishes (both parents were alcoholics) to go to a protestant church for services and breakfast. My wife has been close to the Lord her entire adult life. We don't know how her brother may have turned out as he died decades ago in a car accident. None of her other siblings go to church.
My question is; how many of you had to disobey your parents in order to go to church, and how has that experience impacted your life?
2007-01-30 06:35:36 · 15 answers · asked by nachtmann2 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
My Parents had us in church every Sunday morning, Sunday Evening and Wednesday Evening. We had to disobey them to skip church. It is a testament of your Wife's faith that she is still Close to The Lord. May God Bless You and your Family!!
2007-01-30 06:39:40 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I never had to sneak out of the house to go to church, but every summer when Vacation Bible School signs began to appear in front of most of the churches in town, I would beg my mother to sign me up for every one. She and my Dad were pretty open-minded about it and let me attend several. They were an opportunity to play with people my age, to receive a variety of Christian education and they kept me busy during the summer.
You mentioned something I found quite interesting. You stated that having breakfast was part of the Sunday church going routine. When my nephews were young, their mother and I would attend church with them and we would all go out for breakfast or brunch after services. That established a pattern of church attendance that has stayed with them. Maybe parents who have a difficult time interesting their children in church might consider going out for a meal. It offers a family a nice time to be together and discuss what was learned in church and Sunday school.
Churches that are trying to build up their attendance might consider a coffee time before or after services.
Interesting idea...I am glad you brought it up. I will pass it along.
2007-01-30 14:52:12 · answer #2 · answered by Suzianne 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did you sneak out of the house to be close to god or did you sneak out of the house to get breakfast? Which was your priority? I didn't have to sneak out of the house to go to church by the way. My parents weren't christians and neither am I.
2007-01-30 14:45:59 · answer #3 · answered by chocolatebunny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My parents did not attend a church. However, they did not stop me from going. I went regularly with my grandparents and other family members and close friends. I was encouraged to make my own decisions, not brainwashed with my parents beliefs. It was a very cool way to grow up!
2007-01-30 14:44:02 · answer #4 · answered by Gene Rocks! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually I never snuck out of the house to go anywhere. My sister used to sneak out and go work at a strip club. And my brothers would sneak out and go cow-tipping and what not (not much else to do in PA...)
Not trying to be disrespectful to your question, but that's the extent of sneaking out in our house.
2007-01-30 15:09:26 · answer #5 · answered by Rapunzel XVIII 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never was required to go to church. I went on my own terms, and both times, my parents didn't mind. They were more likely to get mad at me trying to drink or smoke than go to church. Neither of them support religion, nor are they fully against it. They are indifferent. As am I.
Although my dad claims Baptist, I have never once heard of him going to church.
2007-01-30 14:40:02 · answer #6 · answered by Cold Fart 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WOW! Reading your post makes me feel sorta guilty because I was "forced" to go to church every Sun., and now I don't go that much...
My story's the exact OPPOSITE...perhaps that's why your sister-in-law doesn't go now, and maybe not. Life and its experiences alter our outlooks and opinions on certain issues. I believe in God, and Jesus is His son, but sometimes I don't think going to church is that crucial; and then I put my foot in my mouth. I try to live my life according to how I was raised and my belief remains.
2007-01-30 14:40:01 · answer #7 · answered by incognitas8 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Luckily I had God fearing parents and I didn't have the necessity to do so.But I definitely would have disobeyed if my parents did not allowed me to go to church.I just can't lose the real inner peace and joy God gives to His children in this sinfull world .
2007-01-30 15:06:39 · answer #8 · answered by Mummy is not at home 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its nice that the church fed you guys. But religions often exploit people at their weakest. Who is more vulnerable than a hungry child? A perfect time for some brain washing.
2007-01-30 14:43:56 · answer #9 · answered by Jeff C 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I wish i disobeyed my parents earlier and stopped going to church.
2007-01-30 14:41:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋