A man recounted how a church his father poured years of sacrifice into—money, time, and loyalty—turned its back on his family at their lowest point. The experience left him disillusioned and ultimately pushed him away from organized religion. His story sparked heated reactions, ranging from empathy to outright dismissal.
One controversial response stood out: “My church is in my parlor, I am the pastor in my house.”
While this comment may sound empowering, it reflects a growing frustration with institutional religion rather than addressing the pain shared. It shifts the focus from accountability to individualism. Faith, for many, is communal by design, and when that community fails, the hurt is real. Reducing such experiences to personal slogans avoids the deeper issue—religious institutions losing trust by failing the very people who built them.
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