Protestantism

» Migisi - Church hopping

In response to Church hopping posted by paper_turtle:
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If someone you knew was in an unhealthy marital relationship, would you tell them they were abdicating personal responsibility by leaving?
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An interesting analogy. Reviewing the list of expectations, they appear to be similar to those we might expect of a spouse. When/if that spouse/church won't or can't meet them, we leave.
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I left. Not because the church failed to meet my needs, desires, or standards, but because I didn't believe anymore. And church-hopping from one denomination to another wouldn't change that.
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If the individuals cannot change the group, they take responsibility for themselves by leaving the group.
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Sour grapes? Our way or the highway? I'm okay with that. That's how new groups are formed - hopefully, bringing better ideas. But when the new leader can't or won't meet the expectations of the newly formed group, they will complain bitterly - just like before. NO org or church can be all things to all people. Dissatisfaction comes from within, not out.

-- posted by Migisi