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maxxshepard t1_jcj3bnp wrote

Reply to comment by nobile in how do i convince my parents to go to another church? by dominicfox09

I would add on to this and say, tell them you feel more comfortable with a smaller, more close knit congregation. Tell them you really want to get to know the community you go to church with, and that James river is just too large to do that.

I'm not a church goer anymore, but I went to James river for a while and it felt like... having church in an airport. Too many cooks in the kitchen, too many passengers on the bus. It felt like worshiping an institution instead of a deity.

If they really start an argument with you and you want to be petty to shake their conviction, you can point out that they have two Starbucks in there, and a gift shop, and that makes you uncomfortable because Jesus was staunchly against people making money on church grounds. Mark 11:15-17 You can say it makes you uncomfortable that they are going against his teachings.

Good luck to you kid

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dominicfox09 OP t1_jcj9v9x wrote

taking this to heart. really shocked how much good advice there is here.. my parents are good ppl just that i wanted to speak my mind a little bit and knowing them, theyd eventually find something to bring up to change my mind. so thx man

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DrinkWaterDaily7 t1_jcka95q wrote

Our family attends Westminster Presbyterian Church. It is in Portland in Springfield. It is socially justice minded. It is spiritual and allows me to listen to the teachings of Jesus. Service starts at 10:30. We also live stream.

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