Why does going to church make me cry?

You feel like you want you dance or stand there and raise you hand. Maybe even bring tears to your eyes. Because that Holy Spirit in you, God presence stirring inside you. It’s why people around at church shout and raise during worship.

Why do I feel like crying in front of God?

When tears come from your eyes while doing meditation or recitation, it means that God is giving you a sign. You have become connected to your God in the same way when you do puja when you feel hungry to eat.

What is the ring shout dance?

The Plantation Dance/Ring Shout represents a style of dance and music found in African slave communities on plantations in the southern United States, Caribbean Islands, and other locations. This plantation dance, or juba (giouba) dance, was often danced in a group around two performers.

Is it OK to cry in church for no reason?

There are so few places where we can bring our raw emotions without a self-conscious need to explain or escape to the nearest bathroom, which happens when we get teary-eyed at work or in line at Home Depot. Perhaps church is one of those last safe havens, where we can cry in public for no reason.

What is Church etiquette and why is it important?

Much of church etiquette is based on common sense and showing respect for God and others. Always remember that you are in church to worship God, the Holy Trinity. The priest says, “With the fear of God and faith and love, draw near.”. Let this be the way you approach all of worship.

Is it rude to leave church before the dismissal?

You shouldn’t need to get a drink of water during the service (especially if you are taking Communion!). Don’t come to church to go to the fellowship hall – come to pray. Leaving church before the Dismissal – besides being rude – deprives us of a blessing.

Is it wrong to cross your legs when going to church?

No. Not because it is “wrong” to ever cross legs, but rather because it is too casual – and too relaxed – for being in church. Just think about it, when you get settled in your favorite chair at home, you lean back, cross your legs, and then your mind can wander anywhere it wants to.