Relationships and Church

Sunday seems to be the most segregated day of the week, but I honestly can't say that for sure because I never go. If anyone here goes to church with your SO, could you share some insight based on your experience? I'm not religious but neither am I atheist. I don't see religion as something that should create barriers between those of different beliefs. Personally I'm not very interested in church, but could perhaps see myself going occasionally if my SO wanted to share some of her religious experiences with me.



A few questions to get this thread started:

1.) How is the congregation in terms of racial makeup?
2.) Was your church accepting of your relationship?

Anything else you would like to share about the topic is welcomed.

 

I live in Germany.The Church i attend is overwhelmingl Black,but not a Black Church,many Non-Blacks attend also.We`re overwhelmingly American,but not an American Church,we have Russians,und Africans as members also.
As far as who you Date/ Come to Church with,no one cares.The only Thing that matters,is your Soul.

 

Very Interesting.

I haven't been to Germany before. So could you tell me how a church in Germany ends up being overwhelmingly American? Is it near an Army base? Near a college?

Just wondering how a group of Americans end up being a majority in a church in Germany.

 

Military posts and civilians that work with the military.

Alot of former military people (vets) become civilians then they work for the military.

I was stationed there and i live near a military post now and i talk to a slew of vets

 

To me and another vet reminded me and told me , germany is a very family orientated country
If i remember the shops close early on saturdays to be with family. Correct me if im wrong....its been 20 years ago.

 

Good point.

 

I attend a mega church in North Tampa......The congregation is overwhelmingly white but there are still many interracial couples in its body.
These couples also appear to be visible and active in church functions. For all mature Christians knowledgeable in scripture, the church is a welcoming setting for interracial unions because all believers know they constitute the body of Christ.

Now from what I have observed the segregation paves its path in the way different people like to worship: White congregants, for the most part, seem to prefer to sit quietly locked into the sermon while perhaps taking notes.......Black congregants, on the contrary seem to be more charismatic and verbal during a sermon, sometimes even being more expressive with sprit-fill dancing.......these two contrasting forms of worship consequently makes for and uneasiness in what people prefer.... and thus, they elect to segregate to find their comfort level...

 

This sounds nice. It's good to hear about people of different backgrounds coming together without being forced to do so, and if church is the catalyst then I'm all for it.
I believe nothing can exist for over a millennium without bringing some good into this world be it perfect or not; therefore I respect all religions.

It's particularly interesting to get a response from someone in Central Florida. Thanks (Btw your post put me in comic sans and I just switched to whatever lol)

This confirms some of what I have observed from seeing some churches on television when I was younger, but I have not been to a white church and seen this in person. Your point of view holds weight because its coming from real world experience, and not media.

 

Also living in Germany and in a town with US military, most churches here are Christian, but split into Protestant,Catholic,Baptist,New Apostolic.

In some of the churches you will find predominantly Germans or people from other countries who have immigrated here (Russiam,Polish,Czech,Italian,African etc),and then there are some churches, even off post, that are attended more by Americans.
Of course the churches on post as well.
With that said,it is not entirely rare to see interracial couples around.