A woman was excluded from a family photo because she was born out of wedlock. Her dad runs a Baptist church and didn’t want any judgment from the congregation. The woman wanted to be included in the photo anyway and submitted a picture with herself in it to her dad’s church.
The picture caused issues within the church and the woman’s dad was furious. Now, the woman is wondering if she was in the wrong. Read on to find out more about this family dilemma and decide for yourself.
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Excluded from the family photo for being a “bastard”
A daughter is excluded from her father’s church picture for being born out of wedlock. Despite being a part of the family, the father believed that his church would judge him for having a daughter born out of wedlock.
The daughter thought she deserved to be highlighted and suggested a family picture. Her father rejected the idea and asked for a picture without her in it. However, the daughter’s younger brother submitted a picture of them at the beach with the daughter in it.
The father was furious when he found out and blamed her for causing issues at the church. The daughter didn’t mean for it to go this far and wonders if she’s the a**hole in this situation . Read on for the reactions and comments to this story.
NTA, comments suggest father is not being a good Christian
Commenter and replies call out hypocritical behavior of preacher dad.
Engaging scripture battle between comment and reply with wise quote.
Commenter defends OP, shares own experience, and adds humor
NTA for calling out dad’s hypocrisy in church picture.
NTA for judging, but the father is being un-Christ-like
Calling out a hypocritical father for unchristian-like behavior.
Hypocrisy at its finest
Judgmental dad excludes daughter from church photo for being ‘illegitimate’
Father excludes daughter from church photo for being born out of wedlock. Commenter calls out father’s hypocrisy and demands he act like a better father. #FamilyIsFamily ❤️
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Church’s lack of grace and forgiveness is appalling
NTA. A church should be welcoming to sinners, not judgmental.
Christian love but not for his own daughter?
A heartwarming testimony of a supportive church community ❤️
Jesus was born out of wedlock and even God is cool
Father’s exclusion of daughter from church photo sparks criticism.
Preacher’s exclusion of daughter for being born out of wedlock. NTA
Churchgoers gossip about dad’s hidden daughter, commenter agrees.
Father’s exclusion of daughter from picture sparks discussion on redemption.
Heartbreaking exclusion by father from church photo. #NotTheA**hole
Commenter sympathizes with daughter excluded from judgmental dad’s church picture.
Encouraging comment supports excluded daughter’s worth and values
Commenter agrees with poster, replies emphasize dad’s hypocrisy
Excluded daughter deserves better from her Christian dad ✨
Supportive commenters show love to OP, excluded from family photo.
Don’t let anyone make you feel like a mistake #NTA
Calling out hypocrisy in church: standing up against exclusion
NTA. Don’t let your dad’s hypocrisy bring you down.
Not the a**hole, but the father is a hypocritical jacka**
Dear Abby said it best: church is a hospital for sinners.
Church hypocrisy exposed, support for single moms, NTA wins
Commenter defends daughter’s worthiness based on Bible verse.
Commenter calls out exclusionary behavior as ‘toolish’
Empathetic response to exclusion from family photo❤️
Father excludes daughter from church photo, called “bastard”
Dad’s hypocrisy exposed, family roped in to lie. NTA.
Brotherly love prevails
Father hides daughter out of wedlock from church photo
Commenter quotes Bible to support excluding daughter from picture.
Excluding your own daughter from a church picture? Not Christ-like
Commenter calls out hypocrisy of religious leader, NTA.
A divorced single mother defends OP and shares insight on Baptist church.
Daughter excluded from dad’s church photo for being ‘mistake’
Dad’s past isn’t perfect, and that’s okay. Hiding you isn’t.
Christian commenter sympathizes with daughter, advises confronting deceitful dad
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Christian hypocrisy exposed. NTA comment gains support.
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Secrets don’t make friends, but confession might save souls. NTA
Calling out Baptist culture for being judgmental and unforgiving
Family exclusion and lies? Not very Christian-like
Toxic father, cut ties for your own good! ♀️
Little brother proves family is more than marriage certificates ❤️
Commenter calls out hypocrisy in church leader’s exclusion.
Preacher excludes daughter from church picture, values reputation over family.
Supportive comment calls out dad’s hypocrisy, affirms OP’s innocence.
