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2006-06-07 19:55:48 · 23 answers · asked by CaffeineLover 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Well for one thing your link goes to the question "How honest are you with your mate".
No, I don't go to church. I am too busy going to synagogue. Of course if you lived by the "WWJD" rule, then you would do that too. Consider:
Luke 4:16 And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the Sabbath Day, and stood up to read.
2006-06-07 22:50:22 · answer #1 · answered by Daniel 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes, I've started going again. I know I am secure in my faith, but being w/out the fellowship of Christians has made me vulnerable to false teaching. I grew up in the church and went to a Christian school that taught Bible class everyday. I convinced myself that because I knew the basics and a little more, that I really didn't need church.
For example, I came across the Bible codes two years ago. I read Dronsky's secular view on them and even some books by Christian writers on the topic. I started hanging out at websites that posted predictions from the code. I was really intrigued by Bible code. I even did a synopsis about them at a small church I visited.
To make a long story short, God revealed to me that I was wrong to mess with the codes. The codes are part of Jewish mysticism and Kaballah. I'm not saying there's not something the Torah codes, but the codes are not meant for Christians. Well, I was taken aback at how easily I fell into false teaching. I realized that I needed sound Biblical teaching and fellowship with true believers. BTW, Jesus is all over the codes. As far as using them for divination though, it's not for the Christian.
2006-06-07 20:15:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. For various reasons. We just moved and I find that I really don't enjoy "organized religion". I don't appreciate being told that I'll go to H*ll if I don't agree with what's forced down the throats of the masses. I'm not saying that all churches are like this, just religion as a whole believes that their way is the only path to God and Heaven. Well, we can't all be right/wrong. I don't think God plays favorites. If you lead a good life and do good works, I think that's all God wants.
I guess we'll all find out someday, huh?
2006-06-07 20:03:51 · answer #3 · answered by sassysugarchef 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes.
although I hate the politics within a church.
personally I attend a church for three reasons, the fellowship, the (musical) worship, and for the opportunity to disciple. the real meat of my faith comes from my devotions and bible studies I share with a small group or time alone with the Lord.
real commuity is with a small group of trusted christian peers.
Church is cool, but it should not be the basis of your religion.
2006-06-07 20:02:08 · answer #4 · answered by JimmieHendrix05 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-06-07 19:57:35 · answer #5 · answered by mikey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because I do not like to be judged. I don't have tons of money to spend on the latest fashion. I don't like the politics in church. I have cancer and am to young, I have gained some weight because of the illness, I am tired of being stared at in church.
I do believe in GOD.
2006-06-07 20:15:04 · answer #6 · answered by blah blah blah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't because I can't agree with some of the doctrine that is preached. But I want to go sometime to the churhces of different denominations of christianity, as well as other religions..(mosques, temples, etc)
2006-06-07 19:58:12 · answer #7 · answered by Psychedelic Worm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i go to church! y? because i am a christian and although i am a christian i still need to grow in my christian faith...ur probably thinking how old i am!! guess wat im only 12!! this proves that young kids and anyone can have a strong faith. i also go to church because i believe that if i dont attend regularly i will start to forget about god and i would start to sin a lot. church also makes me happy. it helps me forget about homework, tests , assignments and other stress or struggles!! :) the people at my church are very kind to me! and Most OF All I LOVE GOD!!!!
2006-06-08 02:01:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep! I grew up in a Christian home, and always going to church. But I go now because I believe in God and love him, and want to know more about him to become closer to him!
2006-06-07 20:10:44 · answer #9 · answered by joyfulspirit_2002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I do. I can renew my baptismal covenants through the sacrament, can be in the presence of the Holy Spirit and can worship my father in heaven and learn about the teachings of the scriptures. Thanks for asking this question!
2006-06-07 22:42:55 · answer #10 · answered by Pebbles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋