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Originally Posted by immuno_oncology
Not trying to be religious here, but I'm just curious from your personal experiences after leaving the LC, do you revert/convert to the "common" way of closing prayers, e.g. in the name of Jesus. Amen? I suppose this is just a signal to other people around us that we have come to an end of our prayer, fyi?
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Usually we adapt our practices to whatever group we're around. It doesn't matter too much how you do it, as long as it produces the right results. There are a lot of ways to skin a cat. The LC way isn't the only way. The most mature Christians can have fellowship with any group, because they understand the essentials are the faith, not the outward practices.
You seem concerned about outward things. Don't be. Just be yourself in the Lord and don't let anyone manipulate you or push you around (except maybe your wife
). Cherish your wife and take care of your marriage (Eph 5:28-29). Take it a day at a time. Broaden your Christian friend base and read different authors. If the LCers begrudge that, take it as a warning signal, shake the dust off your feet and move along.