We are Christians and I love Jesus and want my family to also but church on Sunday is killing me

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you think it’s tough sitting in a heated/air conditioned church for an hour, you should try spending an afternoon nailed to a cross.

Are you saying that the least we can do is sit in church for an hour, given that Jesus died for our sins? What if you don't believe that Jesus - or anyone - died for our sins?

[Anonymous]

This thread is wild, with a lot of judgment.

OP, I wonder if your expectations are what’s making this hard? Usually when I am feeling like it’s all a mess, I’ve put expectations on my kids or myself that aren’t reasonable or helpful.

Could you experiment with different ways of thinking about the Sunday routine? For example, let the kids dress themselves and wear whatever. Bring coloring sheets and let them play during church. If you are worried about other people, could you find a way to let that go, or find another church that makes you feel more comfortable to “come as you are?”

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you think it’s tough sitting in a heated/air conditioned church for an hour, you should try spending an afternoon nailed to a cross.

Are you saying that the least we can do is sit in church for an hour, given that Jesus died for our sins? What if you don't believe that Jesus - or anyone - died for our sins?

Op does. So yeah. It makes sense for her.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you think it’s tough sitting in a heated/air conditioned church for an hour, you should try spending an afternoon nailed to a cross.

Are you saying that the least we can do is sit in church for an hour, given that Jesus died for our sins? What if you don't believe that Jesus - or anyone - died for our sins?

Op does. So yeah. It makes sense for her.

Lots of people believe that Jesus died for their sins, but they still don't attend church regularly. A lot of them are right here on DCUM.