2007-08-11 20:23:48 · 17 answers · asked by Inou 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I recently went to my parents' church, where I haven't been since I was 17 or so. That was far more uncomfortable than going to a new church for the first time. People I remember being born now married with families; some of their parents dead now; everyone who remembered me wanting to talk with me about the last 20 years; I was not at all at peace there.
Going alone when you don't know anyone is not so bad. It's easy to fade into the crowd and get a more objective impression of the church. If you feel comfortable with it, you can start getting to know people. And remember, it's not about the building, or the people, or anything else like that--it's if you personally feel that God is present while you're there.
2007-08-11 20:35:29 · answer #1 · answered by SDW 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes If I go alone and then the Pastor tells everyone to gather and pray in small groups-----what am I suppose to do, break into a small group of strangers who know each other? I tried that recently and I felt very uncomfortable. I don t want to go back to that church.
2015-11-13 04:40:03 · answer #2 · answered by Olivia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, not really. The thing I have trouble with is I can't seem to concentrate on the sermon when it's with a new pastor/priest/minister when it's in new church. I lose my concentration too easily the first time 'round. :D
2007-08-11 20:29:54 · answer #3 · answered by sheep_are_taking_over 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Who wouldn't be uncomfortable but if we all have the same spirit then we should feel right at home. Some do.
2007-08-11 20:28:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I started going to a black church and its Just fine, my own discomfort was because of me, Real christians dont go their to stair at other ppl or new ppl.
2007-08-11 22:15:14 · answer #5 · answered by vengeance45458 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not in the city. Small church in a small town, maybe. It would depend on if it was a unfamiliar denomination or one that I knew a lot about.
2007-08-11 20:29:40 · answer #6 · answered by Prof Fruitcake 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm O.K.going,it is how I'm treated when I get there that determines if I'm uncomfortable or not.
2007-08-11 20:50:19 · answer #7 · answered by firelight 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would be uncomfortable.. but all you have to do is start talking to someone and get over that feeling. youll feel way better afterwards!
2007-08-11 20:37:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No - because I go to worship God and whether or not I know anyone, has no bearing on me attending.
2007-08-11 20:36:17 · answer #9 · answered by guraqt2me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as there is a really good looking girl next to me then I am fine!
But I think my athan disturbs the priest.
LOL
2007-08-11 20:28:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋