Can i OBJECT on a CHURCH SERMON?

Question

if i find it Bias & Cruel?

Answer 1

I wish there were more of you.

Answer 2

You can, of course, OBJECT to a CHURCH SERMON if you find it Bias & Cruel. You could also object if you don't find it Bias & Cruel. You can do no more or less than who you are. But I think you are asking how you choose to do it. It seems to be an essential key.

Your question suggests that the "objection" has already been acknowledged -a solid matter of personel record ( no better start!), but that it continues to grow beyond this private confine, seeking public expression.

Certainly it would seem a bit easier of a question if the "Can i" was also capitalized, but then we might be attempting to answer a different question.

So taken at face value it might easily be rephrased:Should one choose the WARMTH or the LIGHT. It would account for the ambivalence, but really no more than a guess and even if accurate, may not really resonate with who you are.

And that is the problem, because the choice you make is insignificant compared with an understanding of why you make the choice (e.g., is the hesitation out of fear or compassion or something else?). Is the decison based on a desire to be known or not to be known- taking the "stage" could go either way.

Brushing all of that aside, perhaps just my subjective and limted opinion. If the result is one of authenticity everybody will benefit!

Somewhat ironic that the setting for this very provocative question is a church sermon. Rephrasing the question:
Do i OBJECT to some aspect of the dogmatic judgments that I find objectionable- perhaps, by understanding my own motivation- which can only best be understood by being non-judgmental.

Great question because there are a number of ways that this can be unfolded. For example...

One's involvement and partcipation in CHURCH typically suggests a desire to obtain Salvation. Salvation is primarily acheieved through FAITH. And FAITH requires an acceptance that goes beyond what we can know empirically or through our ability to reason. So can we know if the CHURCH SERMON was really Cruel or was our FAITH simply tested.

Suppose the SERMON's focus is on the inevitable damnation of certain sinners (e.g. homosexuals, nonbelevers, etc.) and we have family members who fit that catagory- may have recently died.....

I think in that case the lower case "i" can OBJECT. But I think the uppercase "I" might have to move on.

Answer 3

In my opinion, yes, but other participants are free to object
to your objection. Considering that the church sermon
is a community practice, the community has an equal
opportunity for expressing beliefs. If the community
democratically votes for suppression of objections
then it might be time to find a new church. If you find
the sermons to be bias and cruel then that is a decision
which might be mindful of your spirituality.

Answer 4

I am not christian but I respect all religons.....
Also I am not a religous person but I am a spirtual one.

Now, the answer to your question.....
Of course you can object. If it's bias or cruel. For example....there is some old religous sermon in the religon my father belongs to that says that the one who suffers from pride should be eliminated from this world.
I think that is very biased and cruel and I also object for that very much.

So of course you can.
One should always respect everything but it does not merely mean that they have to believe in it...or in another term..... stick to it.

No way does it mean that.

If something is bias and cruel, which a lot of things are....not only a church sermon, you should listen to your heart.
Your heart will never lead you to something it...itself does not want to go to.
So...in conclusion, you are entitled to your own opinion and you can object to anything you want....just what you should do is....still merely respect it.

Answer 5

Absolutely, but discretion must be the order of the day as you may be the only one in church with that view. Take it to the deliverer of the sermon and challenge their content. Ensure that you base your objection on the bible or your interpretation of it and not on personal beliefs that may conflict with the Word.

The bible says that in the end days, many false prophets will come and we must be on guard. If that is so, then there is real justification in your objection. Just remember, gentleness, consideration for others and respect were the basics of his teachings and anything less from you would make your position, not matter how right, completely wrong.

Answer 6

Yes. However, if you find the sermon to be that objectionable, it's probably not coming from your own church (if you have one). So you're on somebody else's turf, and it would be socially awkward, if not outright rude, to jump up in the middle of the sermon and voice your dissent. Even at your own church, it would be rude to do that. I've objected to sermons, but waited until after the service to speak with the preacher privately. It's led to some interesting theological discussions.

Answer 7

There are Warnings to the Church and the leadership concerning the teaching in the Church.1 Tim.1:3 Say's Charge some that they teach no other doctrine.

But remember there are some issues that are considered Essentials yet others non Essentials.

Always go to the Scriptures for the basis of the teaching.
A good example would be in ACTS 17:11 (it is said that they were noble in there search for the truth.)

If the teaching dosent match the Scriptures then you should consider going to a Bible teaching Church where they teach from Gods word.

Answer 8

I would urge you not to do it during the service. Go to the Bible and compare what the minister said to the Word of God. If you find a discrepancy between the two, you should definitely question the minister on what he said. God told us in His word to make sure that preachers are preaching "The same Jesus" that is spoken of in the Bible. If someone says that Jesus was not born of a virgin, they are preaching a different Jesus. If they say He was not the Son of the Most High God, they are preaching a different Jesus. Always compare what you hear to what God says. A sermon should never be bias and cruel. Christ was never bias nor cruel to the people He ministered to. We are to show the love of Christ to people, not beat them over the head for their sins.

Answer 9

Of course, but the proper way to do it is in conference, or in writing. Invite a neutral party in with you if you are uncomfortable with the confrontation. Be aware that the other party may decide to do the same. If you decide to object to the sermon in writing, send the letter return receipt requested or deliver it in person. I have taken exception to what has been said in the pulpit in the past and most of the time I have been satisfied with the results of my questioning. I hope that your experience is just as satisfying if not more.

Answer 10

Can you object on a Church Sermon, you asked? Anyone that does not agree on a Sermon a pastor, or whoever is in charge, can do so, but not in front of the congregation, because to me it would be inappropiate, to do so.

Answer 11

When I was growing up, I went to church every week (Methodist). I went through the summer school thing and at the end of the summer all the kids were asked to come up before the church during services to accept Jesus and etc...

I was 10 and I was the only one who refused. Nothing against Jesus, I just didn't think they made their case. The family is still praying for me.

It gets creepy: Our minister was a lady who had the same car as in Road Warrior. It had a hole in the back floorboard so you could watch the street pass below. And always watch out for your feet when in that car.

It gets creepier: I found out several years later she later put herself into a mental hospital for a while.

It gets even creepier: A couple years after that, I heard she was found raped and murdered in a field.

*But I did like the smell of the fresh mimeographed bulletins.