What is your religion and do you go to church every week? If not why?

Answer 1

When ever the Church assemblies I try to be their.

Many people look at the name "church of Christ" and assume that we are just another denomination among many. However, this is not the case. We are not a denomination we are neither Catholic, Protestant, or Jewish, rather we are members of the one church (Eph.1:22-23; Col.1:18) which Jesus died for (Acts 20:28; 1 Pet.1:18-19).The name "church of Christ" simply shows ownership; that is, these people (church) belong to Christ. The term "church of Christ" as it is used in the Bible never represents a building but rather it is always in reference to a people. We find that the name "church of Christ" is a Biblical name and therefore, one that will please God (Rom.16:16). There are other names which would be Biblical, such as "the body of Christ" (1 Cor.12:27), "the household of faith" (Gal.6:10), or "the church of God"" (1 Cor.1:2).

All these are phrases are descriptive of who the church belongs to. Because it is our desire to glorify God, we use the name "church of Christ." By what authority can we or can others wear names which are not Biblical names? Paul stated: "Whatsoever do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus,..." (Col.3:17). "In the name of the Lord Jesus" means by his authority. Therefore, I ask again, by what authority do we or others wear names which are not Biblical?

The followers of Christ were called Christians, "...the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch" (Acts 11:26). Peter said in reference to these people, "Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf" (1 Pet.4:16). This is the name in which we glorify God, no one can glorify God in any other name.


As Christians, we believe that the Bible is all-sufficient. By the term, "all-sufficient", we simply mean that one will find all that is needed within the Bible to guide his footsteps to heaven. Paul said, "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works" (2 Tim.3:16-17). The word "perfect" means to be complete, Paul places further emphasis on this thought by saying that the man of God is "throughly furnished" meaning completely furnished. Thus we learn that with God’s word (the Bible) we as Christians can be completely outfitted, or lacking in nothing as it pertains to God's will. Paul also stated, "For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek" (Rom.1:16). If the gospel was all that Paul needed, then it is all that we need today, for it is still the "power of God unto salvation". John informed us that we are not to take away or add to this book, and if we do, "God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city..." (Rev.22:18-19).

The so called, "still, small voices","direct operation of the Spirit","an inner light",or "superior philosophies" are superfluous and vain. We do not need any "latter-day-revelations". The Bible is complete. Peter said, "According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue (2 Pet.1:3).

Man made creeds and by-laws only serve to distract us from the truth. Therefore, we reject all creeds and by-laws of men, Our only creed is Jesus Christ, our only law is the Bible.


We read in the book of Acts that the early Christians, "...continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers" (Acts 2:42). If we are to please God, then we must do the same as did the early Christians. Jesus said "God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship in spirit and in truth" (John 4:24). To worship in spirit means with the proper attitude toward God and our fellow-man. To worship in truth means that all that we do must be done in accordance with the word of God. "Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth" (John 17:17).

God has given us a pattern as to how He would have us worship Him. Therefore, as did the early Christians, so do we gather together upon the Lord's day to observe the Lord's Supper (Acts 20:7; I Cor.11:24-26). This they did every first day of the week, therefore we must do the same. They were also commanded to give as they had prospered upon the first day of the week, (1 Cor. 16:1-2). We likewise lay by in store and give on the first day of the week as God has prospered us. On this day, as well as other times when we come together, we place great emphasis on preaching and teaching God's word, (2 Tim.2: 15). We also understand that God has placed great emphasis on prayer in the life of Christians (Acts 2:42;Jam.5:16-17), without prayer in our lives we would be helpless against the forces the devil.


When Christians come together to worship God they are commanded to sing (Eph.5:19;Col. 3:16).We are opposed to mechanical instruments of music in Worship to God. The reason for this is because they are not authorized. No where within the pages of the New Testament will one find where the early Christians used the mechanical instrument of music in their worship to God. In every reference that is made in regards to the kind of music which God desires of His people it is always vocal music (singing), (Matt.26:30; Mark 14:26; Acts 16:25; Rom.15 :9;1 Cor.14:15; Eph.5:19; Col.3:16; Jam.5:13). Paul said, "So then faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the word of God" (Rom.10:17). He also stated, "...for whatsoever is not of faith is sin" (Rom.14:23b). God has not given us the evidence (revealed it in His word) for the use of the instrument, therefore, to use such instruments is without authority and sinful.

The church of our Lord must not add to nor take away from that which God has revealed (Rev.22:18-19).Thus we will not use mechanical instruments of music in our worship to God.

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Answer 2

I no longer have a religion, as I was kicked out of mine, well, I'd already left actually, but when they found out I was pregnant, they told me I could decide for myself I wasn't going back and disassociate myself, or I would be disfellowshipped. I used to be a Jehovahs Witness, until my eyes were opened and I realised there was a lot about that I didn't agree with. So no, I don't go to church every week, or to any other religious building.

Answer 3

I am currently without a religion. Why? I have doubts on God though I don't have doubts about Jesus' existence. I guess I am a follower of Jesus' basic teachings of love & acceptance.

That's why I don't go to Church. There is not one Church out there that teaches Jesus' basic teachings of love and acceptance. Currently, most Churches are on a power trip trying to get the Government to pass laws that benefit their Churches. They are also judging others such as gays.

Jesus taught "Give to Ceasar what is Ceasar's." An ultimate in separation of Church and state.

Answer 4

I have no religion.
I never go to church.

I stopped going to church when I was 11 because my familiy moved away from the city where my grandpa and grandma lived who pushed my sister and I into going to church. Ironically, I was also baptised when I was 11, but only because I was too scared of going to hell not to get baptised - my grandma said I would go to hell if I didn't do it. And ironically still - her threats of hell are precisely why I decided church and Christianity weren't for me and that I wanted to have no part in the religion.

I do believe in something that I call god, but I don't really know what it is. It's more like predestination. I've had so many spiritual experiences since making my decision to keep religion out of my life and to keep myself out of church that I have total faith in the all-knowing creator that guides me in my life. I just have no idea of what it really is or if it even exists at all. I could be imagining everything. I could be crazy. Who knows? No one does.

Answer 5

I'm a Christian and I love going to Church every week.

Answer 6

I don't go to church but I am a Christian. It's just that to me the church seems to be full of judgmental hypocrites who want to spit all over everyone else's religion. That's not what Christ was about!

Answer 7

Catholic by birth. We got married in the catholic church but my husband is lutheran (non-practicing). We were going to church every sunday but our son is 21 mos. old now and I like quiet gothic type cathedrals and he is a climber and he is too loud right now. We haven't been since he was 13 mos. I can't stand it when people bring their little kids to church and their crayons and matchbox cars and goldfish crackers and sippy cups and spread out all over the pew and let them play like it is a daycare center. So I decided until our son is old enough or unless we have someone to watch him we will just skip it.

Answer 8

Yes I go to church every week. My religion is Baptist, but my faith is christianity. My faith is not dependent upon being in church every week and if that were the deciding factor for heaven, then I would not believe at all. I love the ability to come together with other believers and worshiping God. It feeds me spiritually for the coming week and allows me to have discourse with others on the subject of our faith. Studying God's word with others and getting their opinions (whether you agree with them or not), can help you grow in your faith and you find out that you are not alone with your trials in life. I reccommend my faith to everyone.

Answer 9

I'm an atheist and no, I don't go to church because I don't believe in that stuff. I used to be a Christian and went every Sunday, but not anymore.

Answer 10

I choose not to have a religion because I see religion as the scapegoat for every ones problems and I want no part in that.

Answer 11

I practice a secret religion that doesn't require me to go to church, pray, or worship anything. There is also no weekly dues. I'm also non-profit, so I think I qualify for a tax break.