Is it normal not to want to go to church with my dad.

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I love my dad and everything , but I have an issue with going to his church and he wants me to go all the time. I am a christian but it is just the church. They just get a bit excited and at some points I feel as if I don't get out of there I am going to have a panic attack or something. I think church is great for learning , praying, and conversating , and worship. I think they just take it way beyond my confort level as in shouting and everything. It freaks me out a little.

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Based on 48 votes (44 yes)
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  • noid
    11 years ago

    Normal. Have you explained respectfully your reasons for not wanting to go (not feeling comfortable)? Are you still living with your dad?

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  • Avant-Garde
    9 years ago

    No offence, but is it a black church? They tend to be known for getting dramatic. My mom, when she was younger, once went to her friend's church. Everyone started screaming, jumping, passing out, etc. Very strange stuff. I can see why you'd start to panic.

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  • robbieforgotpw
    10 years ago

    Have you ever seen or done a death drop? It's when your body collides with the floor hard.

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  • princesscashh
    11 years ago

    Totally normal. If god is real then he is everywhere and he can hear us. No need to yell to get his attention.

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  • hafachick
    11 years ago

    I grew up in an "excited" church. It freaks me out too. My family still goes there. I go somewhere else I feel more comfortable at. I'm there to listen and learn, not dance and run thru the isles.

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  • 1000yrVampireKing
    11 years ago

    Yes this is very normal. I understand how you feel. You believe in god but not IN LOVE with church.

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  • fissionmailed
    11 years ago

    You can not go to church and still be a Christian. Tell your dad how the church is making you feel.

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  • paradox90
    11 years ago

    Normal. You have the right to not being religious, religion should never be imposed to anyone, after all it's a matter of faith.

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    • smincxie69
      11 years ago

      I agree. Just have an honest conversation with Him so he understands your point of view. Just tell him that it is not a good fit for you. Remind him that you still believe, if he questions, it's just that it is too noisy for your comfort level.

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    it is normal to want to do things differently that your parents even if you find that, later in life, you like the way they do them. You were created to find your own pace. Can you get your youth pastor to help him understand?

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