Not allowed to go to church

[jelena.j4]

So guys, my dad is against me going to protestant church, i was going to one for months but he didn't know so i felt guilt and stopped; i have tried many times to try to talk to him and convince him to let me go but he is still against it, i miss and i need church so much its hard without it, what should i do? Im living with my parents btw and im still in high school

 

[Red Gold]

So guys, my dad is against me going to protestant church, i was going to one for months but he didn't know so i felt guilt and stopped;

Is your dad going to another church - or to no church?

 

[jelena.j4]

Is your dad going to another church - or to no church?

He visits from time to time orthodox church

 

[d taylor]

Study at home, here is a good site from a free grace protestant perspective.

Grace Evangelical Society

 

[Maria Billingsley]

So guys, my dad is against me going to protestant church, i was going to one for months but he didn't know so i felt guilt and stopped; i have tried many times to try to talk to him and convince him to let me go but he is still against it, i miss and i need church so much its hard without it, what should i do? Im living with my parents btw and im still in high school

Welcome! There is freedom in Christ so no matter what congregation or denomination you attend, He will be with you through His Holy Spirit. This is His promise to us. Blessings

 

[JAM2b]

You may have to deal not getting to go to the church of your choice until you are old enough and able to move out of his home. If there is no abuse going on, then keeping peace in your family is important.

There are online options. Do you think you could do that without it causing a problem?

 

[Sabertooth]

@jelena.j4, does your church have Zoom services?

 

[com7fy8]

You can find a number of churches on YouTube. In the search you can name your church which has been good for you, and see if they have recorded services in YouTube. Also, how about during the week? May be you can go to a midweek home group or Bible and prayer meeting at your church.

And in case you go to church with him, you can at least hear readings of God's word. And there can be good things to hear, during a message and prayers being recited.

And be a good example of humility > here is how our Apostle Peter says you can help a person to trust in Jesus > 1 Peter 3:1-4. And part of your good example is how you are "in the sight of God" >

"rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God." (1 Peter 3:4)

And there might be a phone church thing > you call the number your church gives to you, and listen to the service and message by phone. You can go with your father to a service; I don't know how long orthodox services go, but a number of groups can have pretty short services . . . which might be not very long, so then you could have plenty of time in your room for phoning and YouTube. And call someone up and ask the person what was the message. And spend time with senior Christians who have matured in Jesus. Maybe you can do home visiting and fellowship with mature senior couples and others. I suppose an orthodox father would not have a major difficulty with you visiting with seniors who even might not be able to get to church, anymore. And you can share with them, read scripture together, and pray together, and learn about how they have grown and lived with Jesus.

 

[BobRyan]

So guys, my dad is against me going to protestant church, i was going to one for months but he didn't know so i felt guilt and stopped; i have tried many times to try to talk to him and convince him to let me go but he is still against it, i miss and i need church so much its hard without it, what should i do? Im living with my parents btw and im still in high school

Read Matt 10 and tell me what answer you find there.

 

[Red Gold]

He visits from time to time orthodox church

The Serbian Orthodox Church, I presume.

Btw: As it happens, there is actually also a Serbian Orthodox church in the town in Germany where I live.
And I have taken part in a Serbian Orthodox church service there once.
It was very solemn, like the Russian Orthodox church services that I know.

 

[FollowerOfChrist1980]

So guys, my dad is against me going to protestant church, i was going to one for months but he didn't know so i felt guilt and stopped; i have tried many times to try to talk to him and convince him to let me go but he is still against it, i miss and i need church so much its hard without it, what should i do? Im living with my parents btw and im still in high school

Wow. That's a tough spot to be in. I feel for you. On the 1 hand, God says obey your parents. On the other, Jesus says your love for him must take priority over your parents. I guess what it comes down to is what is God telling you. Do you feel like you are sinning by attending this church? Could you attend a different church that you both can agree on? Remember God can reach anyone wherever they are. I would recommend lots of prayer and ask God what he thinks you should do.