Why does church feel so fake sometimes?

Nov 23·1 min read

I take my family every Sunday and I'm grateful for our church community but sometimes the pastor says something that feels so disconnected from real life. Like today he was talking about prosperity while half the people in the room are struggling with bills. And then everyone acts like everything's perfect after service. I want to raise my kids to have real faith not performative faith. Am I the only one feeling this way?

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Comments(6)

FFred V.RegularNov 26

The good news is that authentic faith is supposed to feel real and messy. Keep showing up and stay honest about your questions. That's what matters most.

DDante J.New DadNov 26

I've felt this way too. Church is still important to us but sometimes you're sitting there thinking 'yeah that sounds nice but my reality is different.' You're not alone in feeling that.

LLou P.RegularNov 23

I get what you're saying. Sometimes pastors preach from a bubble and it doesn't connect with regular life struggles. Have you thought about bringing it up to him privately?

GGrant C.RegularNov 26

Which part of the sermon felt most disconnected? Just curious what he said exactly because sometimes the message lands differently than how it's delivered.

EEric V.RegularNov 26

Prosperity gospel is tough to listen to when you're just trying to make ends meet. That disconnect is real and frustrating.

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RRob K.RegularNov 24

Maybe look for small group settings where you can have more real conversations. Big Sunday services can feel performative but smaller communities tend to be more genuine.