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Yet McHugh finds practices like the
mandatory smile-and-good-morning at
the start of the service to be painful—and
though he personally is willing
to endure it, even sees the value in
it, he worries about how many other introverts
will not.
“It sets up an extroverted atmosphere
that can be difficult for introverts like
me,” he explains. “Sometimes I feel like
I’m going through the motions. The
outward enthusiasm and passion that
seems to be part and parcel of Saddleback’s
culture doesn’t feel natural. Not
that introverts can’t be eager and enthusiastic,
but we’re not as overtly expressive
as extroverts. At a place like
Saddleback, you can start questioning
your own experience of God. Is it really
as strong as that of other people who
look the part of the devout believer?”
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