Haven’t we all?I've seen friendships end over children comments.
Haven’t we all?I've seen friendships end over children comments.
What do you do about it at church?
So you don't take them to church because they can be disruptive but you want people in a restaurant to be tolerant. SMHWe have been one time since the pandemic. I havn't lost my faith but I've lost a lot of the connection since so many of them support Trump. Having kids who need headphones to cover their ears whenever the organ is played doesn't help.
For the most part we can get them to stay totally silent for a while, especially if we can distract them. But asking them to talk but just not talk loudly doesn't work.
It's getting better but it's slow progress.
So you don't take them to church because they can be disruptive but you want people in a restaurant to be tolerant. SMH
FFS - you just said you haven't been in a restaurant in 4 years.No we havn't gone to church mostly because we feel disconnected from a group of people that will back a person like Trump as some sort of Christian hero. It is somewhat annoying that we have to put headphones on them, which is a distraction because they don't want to wear them when the organ isn't playing but need them or they might scream when the organ is playing.
My concern with restaurants goes deeper because if I had a dime every-time I've heard or seen someone complain about a baby crying or a kid near them talking too loud I could probably buy my own restaurant.
I took what you said as a compliment. You're the type of person that I would avoid in real life, so the fact you don't like me on here means I'm doing something right.With McLovin, yes.
If you're gonna call out things this morning at least be consistent.
No we havn't gone to church mostly because we feel disconnected from a group of people that will back a person like Trump as some sort of Christian hero. It is somewhat annoying that we have to put headphones on them, which is a distraction because they don't want to wear them when the organ isn't playing but need them or they might scream when the organ is playing.
My concern with restaurants goes deeper because if I had a dime every-time I've heard or seen someone complain about a baby crying or a kid near them talking too loud I could probably buy my own restaurant.
I took what you said as a compliment. You're the type of person that I would avoid in real life, so the fact you don't like me on here means I'm doing something right.
Enjoy your long weekend, Northern! I'm sure your wife is dreading it![]()
I've told a lot of stories on here since 2008 so I'm not quite sure which specific one you're referring to. If you want to link it feel free. With that said, I do love how you care enough to remember stories I tell. You're so precious, NorthernI recall you telling a story of a "friend" that stood you up one night. Maybe some introspection is in order.
I've told a lot of stories on here since 2008 so I'm not quite sure which specific one you're referring to. If you want to link it feel free. With that said, I do love how you care enough to remember stories I tell. You're so precious, Northern![]()
Why don't you just find another Church?
I'm always curious why people leave churches because of the other parishioners but I don't go to socialize.
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Well church is in part to find connection with other believers.
My issue is do I go to a liberal church which is not in line with my beliefs or do I go to a conservative church which is more in line with my theological views but many people there worship Trump as their new God.
We have discussed trying a middle of the road church.
You referred to them as selfish and shallow. You inferred that they had no life purpose and claimed their lives were empty. Feel free to apologize for ALL of that.My concern is that too many people are making that choice and it's a choice that is going to cost us in the future especially if immigration ever dries up.
You referred to them as selfish and shallow. You inferred that they had no life purpose and claimed their lives were empty. Feel free to apologize for ALL of that.
Well the wedding is about the bride and groom not some special needs kids being so distracting. I take it nobody wants to babysit your kids that’s why you don’t go? Sounds like it might be a nice break for you and the Mrs…Are those celebrations or just people posting pictures.
I never understood gender reveal parties myself. With our kids we found out the sex at the doctor's office then just called our respective parents and told them the sex and had them pass it on to the extended family.
Having a kid might be a short celebration but actually raising kids is a different matter. People look down on big families. People get mad if they are in a restaurant near a kid who is acting like a kid by being loud or crying. They get mad if they are on a plane with a kid who's acting like a kid by being loud or crying. Child-free weddings are now the norm. I've missed several weddings because they were child free weddings and I refuse to attend a wedding where my kids can't be there.
I think encourages is a better word. Hyper-individualism is ingrained in our society from a very young age and on. As the article I linked suggests - more and more people are viewing having children as a luxury decision that's made after meeting their other needs; needs that are increasingly more difficult to attain for many.Ok I'm sorry I shouldn't have judged individual cases.
However I do think that the culture rewards selfishness.
Are those celebrations or just people posting pictures.
I never understood gender reveal parties myself. With our kids we found out the sex at the doctor's office then just called our respective parents and told them the sex and had them pass it on to the extended family.
Having a kid might be a short celebration but actually raising kids is a different matter. People look down on big families. People get mad if they are in a restaurant near a kid who is acting like a kid by being loud or crying. They get mad if they are on a plane with a kid who's acting like a kid by being loud or crying. Child-free weddings are now the norm. I've missed several weddings because they were child free weddings and I refuse to attend a wedding where my kids can't be there.