Small group members decide to stop feigning interest in each other

OWENSBORO, Ky. -- A small group from Rolling Hills Christian Church arrived at a place of unprecedented honesty with each other last Tuesday when they discovered that nobody in the group actually liked anyone else.

"We all realized. 'You know what? I don't care for any of you, and I find your kids annoying,'" says one man who was present.

The moment of openness came while they planned their annual small, group camping trip. Some disagreed over dates and camping locations, until one man finally, said. "To be honest, I don't relish spending any extra time with any of you, especially not a week-long trip."

Others voiced their agreement and several people applauded.

"It hurt so good," said one participant. "I felt huge relief at not having to pretend to like these people anymore."

The discussion progressed as people revealed what they disliked about the others. Marty, a middle-aged unmarried woman, was singled out for being too socially needy and bringing up the same prayer requests she's had for the past five years. The group was also tired of praying for her "unspoken request," which everyone knew was to find a husband.

--Lark News

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