Hi everybody! I'm south american, and i'm new to this forum. (found this by firestream.net). My nickname is from the song Martyr from Mortification (one of the christian metal songs that i like most..)What i'm about to say is just an outflow (dont know if it's the right word in english..it's when you need to say it for someone).I go to the church since i'm a kid.. My father is a pastor since always.. And like expected, i go to the church that he minister. I am part of the praise group of the church, but the main thing i want to say is that is like i am stucked to this.. there's an obligation.. even thought i don't really the kind of people who goes there, nor the kind of music, nor the main scene of the churches here in my country. But i can't go out, you know? I believe in god, and everything, but i am not a big fan of the people, or the selfcalled god's people. For many years, i saw people entering and quiting the church, being a friend and after that, they quit by nothing, or by little confusion with some other members, and its like they become enemyes.. I see like everybody was a liar. No one really believes in nothing.. just hipocrisy. Why have i to help these kind of people? But still, i believe in God, in Christ. But sometimes i feel like i'm not a part of it all, and He doesn't want me to make part of it because i feel like i don't get along with anything. But you never know.. I keep on believing.. even knowing that i must be the most weak follower of Christ. Last week i went to a Kreator/Exodus show, shouted to death, and felt better.

I can understand your frustration. I think I would be frustrated too by a situation like that. It's good that you're separating Christ from his so-called followers. Many times, people who populate the church are not Christians.

It's tough... I know the sense of obligation and pressure you are
under. sometimes there is a blessing in staying in that situation and
serving God even though it is difficult, and sometimes God is calling
you to fellowship and serve elsewhere, even though that may bust a lot
of people's expectations (including your father's).

I don't know which it is for you, but I'll pray that God guide you into His will.

Try to think how God feels. We, his supposed people, are pathetic and spit in His face constantly.
Hope you find some solid friends who walk the talk.

Thanks guys! I really appreciate the answers. I needed to talk to someone. =)

I find that you are concerned, so I believe you are on the right path...it is those who take no concern that I worry about, God Bless and be with you my friend.

I definitely can relate to what you're going through. I'm sure the disciples of the early church went through much of the struggles we go through today. The important thing is that we keep our eyes on Christ & everything will work out for the better. Thank you for sharing your experience with us, we all can learn a little from it.

Blessing.

Hey man I know exactly how you feel bro. I go to church wearing shirts from my favorate thrash bands and with my hair past my shoulders and get scoffed all the time. Its a scary feeling when it seems like you have more in common with nonbeliever friends instead of the so called followers of christ at church. I will pray for you man, but you should be the one to come to a decision on if the lord is calling you to another fellowship or not. Good luck and god bless you bro.

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Its a scary feeling when it seems like you have more in common with nonbeliever friends instead of the so called followers of christ at church.

Heh.....yeah.....go figure.


Meh.....the important thing is you know you love CHRIST, and you know HE loves you. All those other *church folks* can worry about their relationships with GOD.

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