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When we go to church, it isn’t so much about what we get from church, but what we give. Go to connect with God, and show your support and share your truth with others. Hear and be heard, as you listen to other people’s truths as well.
Don’t go to prove a point, but to share your point with others and be balanced it in with the point they are trying to share as well. If you don’t agree with something take a mental note and know that you don’t agree with it, and if really necessary and opportune explain why you don’t agree during or after class.
You can always say “Coming from the perspective of someone who no longer fully believes this is my opinion. Or just say in my opinion, blah… which isn’t so direct or in your face.”
I know it’s hard, it’s tough, but have some charity, compassion, as others live out their faith journeys, without pulling the rug underneath their feet but learn the art to be subtle and learn how to awake people gently to higher levels of consciousness.
The book the power of now offers huge insights. I think Anthony Miller embodies what a respectful discussion can look like even within Sunday school settings.