What Are Some Reasons Why People Leave Their Faith Or Place Of Worship?

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Swingalong

Swingalong

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Many sincere, honest-hearted ones leave their faith or place of worship because they are not being fed spiritually; and thus being conscious of their "spiritual need", they may seek a religion that will satisfy them spiritually (Matthew 5:3; Psalms 1:1-3). On the other hand, many leave their place of worship or faith because they see rampant hypocrisy by the rank and file, those who call themselves "Christians" (Titus 1:16; 2nd Timothy 3:5) Some see no real, true, Christian love and unity among their members attending their place of worship (Colossians 3:12-17).....These are some of the reasons I believe why people leave their faith or place of worship.
 
mystdancer50

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Some leave because of their pride and if they aren't in the spotlight, they grow bitter and leave.

Some leave because someone 'offended' them, and rather than work it through, they choose to leave.

Some leave because they didn't get their way or their prayer wasn't answered the way they wanted or quickly enough.

Some leave because there aren't enough singles.

Some leave because there are too many singles.

Some leave because there are not enough ministries.

Some leave because there are too many ministries.

Some leave because that's what they do...they church hop...because they never want to be known.

These are some reasons to add to the reasons you gave. :)
 
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2Thewaters

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Faith is a gift of God.
We should never leave God.
God is good wise and a wonderful father

He is the best father.
and if there is a bad son
and the father loves him
the father does something for that son to bring love to him
he corrects him in love love love

He doesnt beat him
He is so gentle
He is so kind
Never leave your faith

Jesus told us if two don't get along separate for a while

Jesus disciples and John the baptist disciples were arguing
fighting
disagreeing
Jesus did not pull rank

He said, come ye set apart for a while my disciples

and he took his disciples away from Johns disciples and taught them privately and so did John

It is like children if they are together they fight
apart they can eventually develop love

So if there are troubles with a congragation
don't blame anyone
don't be angry
go to Jesus
it is time to set apart and read the word and pray.
and pray and plead
For God to give us love love love and understanding
so we can work as he did.

I never left the faith
But I did leave a congragation once because their idea of reverence was not what the bible said
and they didnt want to change yet
so its best to go where there are others who wont persecute
saving them trouble and myself trouble

So congregations come and go, we are at different levels
soon we will all be together and our immature consciences and lack of love in social skills will be healed

but never never leave the faith

here is how to get more

Rom 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

hear pray and tread your bible completely through beginning to end!
Oh you will be changed!!

Jesus is love.
Ask for him every moment.
 
Swingalong

Swingalong

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Awesome answer. Thank you.
mystdancer50 said:
Some leave because of their pride and if they aren't in the spotlight, they grow bitter and leave.

Some leave because someone 'offended' them, and rather than work it through, they choose to leave.

Some leave because they didn't get their way or their prayer wasn't answered the way they wanted or quickly enough.

Some leave because there aren't enough singles.

Some leave because there are too many singles.

Some leave because there are not enough ministries.

Some leave because there are too many ministries.

Some leave because that's what they do...they church hop...because they never want to be known.

These are some reasons to add to the reasons you gave. :)
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Swingalong

Swingalong

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How beautifully and poetically said. Thank you for sharing that.
2Thewaters said:
Faith is a gift of God.
We should never leave God.
God is good wise and a wonderful father

He is the best father.
and if there is a bad son
and the father loves him
the father does something for that son to bring love to him
he corrects him in love love love

He doesnt beat him
He is so gentle
He is so kind
Never leave your faith

Jesus told us if two don't get along separate for a while

Jesus disciples and John the baptist disciples were arguing
fighting
disagreeing
Jesus did not pull rank

He said, come ye set apart for a while my disciples

and he took his disciples away from Johns disciples and taught them privately and so did John

It is like children if they are together they fight
apart they can eventually develop love

So if there are troubles with a congragation
don't blame anyone
don't be angry
go to Jesus
it is time to set apart and read the word and pray.
and pray and plead
For God to give us love love love and understanding
so we can work as he did.

I never left the faith
But I did leave a congragation once because their idea of reverence was not what the bible said
and they didnt want to change yet
so its best to go where there are others who wont persecute
saving them trouble and myself trouble

So congregations come and go, we are at different levels
soon we will all be together and our immature consciences and lack of love in social skills will be healed

but never never leave the faith

here is how to get more

Rom 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

hear pray and tread your bible completely through beginning to end!
Oh you will be changed!!

Jesus is love.
Ask for him every moment.
Click to expand...
 
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jimmydiggs

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Jesus is Jehovah.
 
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Wanderers

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mystdancer50 said:
Some leave because of their pride and if they aren't in the spotlight, they grow bitter and leave.

Some leave because someone 'offended' them, and rather than work it through, they choose to leave.

Some leave because they didn't get their way or their prayer wasn't answered the way they wanted or quickly enough.

Some leave because there aren't enough singles.

Some leave because there are too many singles.

Some leave because there are not enough ministries.

Some leave because there are too many ministries.

Some leave because that's what they do...they church hop...because they never want to be known.

These are some reasons to add to the reasons you gave. :)
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And to continue the theme:

Some leave because they no longer believe.

Some leave because of either spiritual abuse, bullying or obsessive control. Or a combination of these things.

Some leave because of what others have done to them be they congregants or leaders.

Some leave because they are no longer able to deal with the barrage of negative emotions.

Some leave because bereavement or other personal loss leaves them devastated with their faith hanging by a thread.

Some leave because they tire of wearing false masks to avoid a culture of finger pointing and whispers.

Some leave because of a lack of vision and power in the message.

Some leave because a change of style, leadership, direction is counter to their beliefs.
 
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