2006-07-24 13:06:26 · 9 answers · asked by rama 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
No. Often times I feel cloistered and claustrophobic, and generally cynical.
I feel closer to the Creator when I'm amidst the creation.
"Do you better understand Raphael when you're looking directly at one of his works in a museum?"
No, of course not - there's too much pressure there, too much feigned artistic superiority and pretension - the enviornment is aloof and somehow clinical. Maybe it's the whitewashed walls. I would personally, find a better understanding of Raphael were I to spend time with him in his studio, in HIS element, breathing the same air he expelled, observing his muses, reading his writings and notes, watching him work.
To me it's the same with g/God and the 'church' (temple, sanctuary, etc)
Putting g/God on display, setting aside one day a week to "commune" or worship, just to check it off your spiritual to do list is pathetic, if done generically and out of duty.
Don't get me wrong, it can be beautiful, if done out of virtue.
I personally though, feel closer to God when I'm in nature - camping, hiking, mountain climbing etc; or painting and doing photography. Aside from Truth, God is first and foremost to me, an Artist, and created this expanse. It is only fitting and much more natural to experience God with God's creation, not in some forced man made box on Sunday mornings.
2006-07-24 13:59:50 · answer #1 · answered by annetacular 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily. It's just a building, a place. It's much more about the worship experience there.
I've been to churches where the message was watered down, the Scripture reading monotone and the some of the others were "just there."
I've been to small gatherings that radiated with His presence. It's really about finding the place where you "fit in" but also are challenged to grow in your walk with God.
I personally liked the services we had a camp that were held above the lake at sunrise and sunset. It was incredible.
2006-07-24 13:18:25 · answer #2 · answered by kids and cats 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the worship is real you will the presense of GOD. but you do not have to be in a church to feel close to GOD. anywhere you are at and you praise HIM you will feel close to HIM
2006-07-24 14:13:48 · answer #3 · answered by lefftylucy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you exist, you are in GOD's house. If you are in a church or synagogue or temple or prayer hall or mosque, you are in a house of man.
2006-07-24 13:18:03 · answer #4 · answered by chrisbrown_222 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
totally
its more real and u can consentrate on HIM better when u know that where u are is a place where u know he will be... and everyone is there because of HIM
2006-07-24 13:11:56 · answer #5 · answered by thing1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-07-24 13:09:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. not closer than when I'm alone at the foot of my bed.
2006-07-24 13:10:25 · answer #7 · answered by truthyness 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah
2006-07-24 13:09:49 · answer #8 · answered by K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES IT IS CONSIDERED HIS HOUSE AND IT MAKES YOU CONTINT WITH YOURSELF
2006-07-24 13:10:14 · answer #9 · answered by Babygirl86 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋