You have no idea how many rules they had. Can’t listen to any music not approved by church, which consisted of piano type music only. Drums and guitars are sinful. Have to wear a jacket a tie to church and not just any tie an approved tie. Must go canvassing every week to try to pressure people into saying some prayer to get saved whether they understood what they’re doing or not. Must give 10 percent at least to church. This was checked frequently by the pastor and if you weren’t he would harass you and tell you you’re in sin and some speech about robbing God from Malachi. For the young people no physical contact was allowed ever not even hand holding or you’d be punished by church leaders. They controlled every facet of your life. You were expected to eat and sleep the church and anything you did they didn’t approve of was considered “worldly” by some bullshit made up doctrine twisting scriptures.
I can understand.
The pastor in some of those churches was king, judge, jury, and executioner. It was impossible to question “the man of God”. Almost worshipping the pastor.
Found twitter account claiming that current church service approach wasn't historical or biblical.
That sounds very specific to the church. I've never encountered anything like that in any Baptist church I have known. Different country of course, but I don't think it's fair to criticise "Baptists" as a denomination from that experience, rather certain churches where the power has gone to the head of the leadership. The same critique would apply to certain pentecostal churches also, so it's not really about denomination.
I’m criticizing “independent fundamentalist Baptists”. Look up characters like Jack Hyles and other extremists Baptists. Better yet, watch some YouTube videos about these idiots. Look up the New IFB movement and lunatics like Stephen Anderson. That’s the flavor of Baptists I’m talking about and the type I was forced to attend as a young person, although Anderson is a more recent phenomenon.
I’m not talking about southern Baptists. I’m talking about the crazy fundies.
I don’t know, not really. There is no perfect solution. I’ve tried worshipping at home, taking only one wife to a church and taking both wives to church. When I took both to church, I took them to a mega church, which wasn’t my normal church. I sat there and held both wives hands for 1 1/2 hours and no one said a word.
I'm surprised there isn't an organized online option at least. I hope you find what you're looking for.
Following covid, many churches are online every sunday in addition to their regular service. If online is ok you can attend any church you want and hold hands with as many women as you like! You don't even need to wear pants!
Yes, this is essentially what we’re all looking for. We need other like minded people. It’s important for us to be around other Christians.
And be willing to show a little grace toward one another when we discover we're not as like minded in other areas of faith and practice. Not directed at you @NBTX11.... a general comment.
