saveliberty
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- Oct 12, 2009
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There was a wedding announcement made just before Christmas by my middle daughter. As things have progressed rapidly since, I was informed yesterday that the church of choice was probably going to be her Mom's church and not the one I go to and my daughter was confirmed in. Reason? Her future husband is more "comfortable" in the other church.
Some background is good here. My daughter's mom and I are not married any more. The future husband's family lives several hours away and apparently does not attend church. Mom is Baptist, Dad is Lutheran. Most likely I'm missing some other helpful information. Sorry.
My thoughts when asked about her plans were the following:
1. Choosing personality of a pastor as a reason for using a church outside your religion is not a valid reason. Your beliefs should not be dependent on who is in the pulpit.
2. If you are planning to switch religions, then you have a good reason.
3. If you are planning to stay Lutheran, you owe your future husband some honesty on your intentions.
Some background is good here. My daughter's mom and I are not married any more. The future husband's family lives several hours away and apparently does not attend church. Mom is Baptist, Dad is Lutheran. Most likely I'm missing some other helpful information. Sorry.
My thoughts when asked about her plans were the following:
1. Choosing personality of a pastor as a reason for using a church outside your religion is not a valid reason. Your beliefs should not be dependent on who is in the pulpit.
2. If you are planning to switch religions, then you have a good reason.
3. If you are planning to stay Lutheran, you owe your future husband some honesty on your intentions.