I put up with it because it was true

[_harmony]

Meetings don't have to be boring, but the emphasis on surface piety makes it almost impossible for them to be anything else.

That, and the fact that 3 hours is just too bloody long.

Is there any reason that SS can't be kicked to the curb? It's too short to have a decent lesson. They need to either lengthen it to an hour or get rid of it entirely.

[_Always Thinking]

I must really be an oddball. I love church. I always have. Recently, I was reading a journal of mine from when I was a teen, and found an entry that I had written about how church was one of my 2 favorite places to be. I loved it as a child, I loved it as a teen, I loved it as an adult. I love the predictability, the instant friends, the social aspect, etc. I just put up with boring stuff, and waited until it got fun.

If I hadn't married a man who would eventually question and leave the church, I'm sure I'd be happily attending and believing.

For a long time now, I have served in primary (its a small ward and I still have a calling), so I don't go to SS or Relief Society. I go completely bonkers if I have to sit in class for Relief Society or SS, I'll admit.

I still attend somewhat regularly, even though I haven't truly believed in over 4 years. I just can't seem to break away. Although, lately I have been feeling less and less Mormon, lol. I'm not fitting in so well anymore.

Dh has always been stressed by church even when he was a child. He went because he believed, not because he liked it. Going to church just ruins the day for him. Most of my children don't like going either. They'll be thrilled when I finally stop going.

I think the biggest factor in my quitting will be finally telling my parents...

[_Yoda]

They'll be thrilled when I finally stop going.

Have you made a conscious decision to stop going within a certain time frame?

Do you feel obligated to stop going because of your husband's feelings?

I think that if you enjoy Church, whether or not you really believe everything, why not go?

I play the piano for primary, so I understand where you're coming from. I really enjoy my calling.

I don't think there is anything wrong with attending Church simply because you enjoy it. Frankly, that should be the reason you DO go.

If hubby is willing to watch the kids, and going to Church on Sundays is your little "alone time" to ponder, worship, etc., then do it!