Have you ever attended a service outside of your own faith or lifestance?

Question

How was the experience in general? Was it more positive than negative? What things did you especially admire or find particularly interesting? What things bothered you? Did the experience change you in a lasting way?

Answer 1

of course, all the time when I travel. Personally, I don't consider that I have a religion as I believe in science.

I have gone to church services and temples in Thailand, Japan and throughout Europe. It is good to be open minded then make your own decision on what you want to believe.

I found that at the core of each religion are the same basic philosophies on how to be a good person. However, each is wrapped with a bunch of stories that do not hold up to common sense.

Religion is a product. If one doesn't meet your needs then shop around.

Answer 2

Yes, I've visited many churches and religions outside my own. I did not attend for the purpose of comparison so they were all enlightening. i had an opportunity to learn about other faiths. The one thing that bothered me about them all is people were looking to a religious leader to speak for them. how strong a belief can it be if one can't explain it? I have found that most people seem to want to be led and feel like they belong somewhere. Is it really "free will" if one is only acceptable if they act a certain way? No one experience changed me in a lasting way. All of them, collectively, lead me to atheism or non-theism.

Answer 3

hi I definitely have been on a Retreat to a Buddhist Monastery, attended Buddhist cermonies, worshipped in a Hindu temple and a Mosque, additionally a Sikh Temple and a Synagogue. I definitely have additionally finished the classic stuff; Sunday college and C of E. i think of each and all the studies have been valid however the extra non secular studies I definitely have, the fewer i be responsive to ways all people could nicely be sure they have the 'suitable' faith and that others have the 'incorrect' faith.....this is why I definitely have settled on being agnostic. I do appreciate spirituality and have self assurance there is extra to existence than the actual airplane, yet as to what's attainable; nicely in actuality who incredibly is conscious?

Answer 4

I attended a Jewish Seder once. It was totally positive! I'm totally thankful that they invited me in! What I found most interesting was the various foods and how they symbolized events in Jewish history. I also liked all the glasses of wine!

The celebration of Passover begins after sundown on the 14th day of Nisan, the first month of the Jewish ecclesiastical year (falling in March or April of the Western calendar). In accordance with rabbinic law (see Halakhah; Rabbi), Jews living outside the limits of ancient Palestine (see Diaspora) celebrate the holiday for eight days and partake of a ceremonial meal, known as the Seder, on the first two nights. The Seder consists of prescribed foods, each of which symbolizes some aspect of the ordeal undergone by the Hebrews during their enslavement in Egypt. For example, horseradish signifies the bitterness of the experience, and a mixture of chopped nuts and apples in wine symbolizes the building mortar used by the Hebrews in their forced labor. During the Seder the narrative of the exodus is recounted and prayers of thanksgiving are offered up to God for his loving protection. The readings, songs, and prayers of the Seder are contained in the Haggada, copies of which are available for all at the table. Jews living within the limits of ancient Palestine, along with some Reform Jews, celebrate Passover for seven days, conducting a Seder only on the first night.

Answer 5

I have attended may different services while I was searching for my faith. Most were OK although none felt "right" to me until I went to the Catholic Church. I sometimes wonder if different denominations aren't a lot like music styles. Some like their worship more Charismatic, some more peaceful, some less structured and some like me more calm and structured.
Peace Be With You,
Debra

Answer 6

Yes I'm Catholic, and have attended services of various non-denominational christian sectors as well as of the Jewish faith. I was particularly impressed with the Jewish faith. It bothered me that they do not accept that Jesus is the savior of mankind, that they are still waiting for their savior. And the non-Catholic christian services do not believe that Jesus is present in a consecrated eucharistic host, and that bothered me. They have "communion" services but it felt like going through the motion with no actual presence.

There is nothing more astounding than to visit a 24-hour perpetual adoration chapel (Catholic), where Jesus is present in the form of a communion host consecrated by a Catholic priest. One feels the presence of Jesus immensely and is left speechless.

Answer 7

Yes..I did. But I won't say anything bad or negative on any of them because I respect whatever they believe in and that is what matters most. Eventually, there will be One God and all of the rest will worship Him too. But for now, if faith will make a person good then so be it. God bless everyone!

Answer 8

Yes. It wasn't positive or negative. Rather, I found myself comparing what was going on to what I am accustomed to. Also, it was a bit interesting...but I think that everyone has their preference. I probably spent more time reading the program and trying to figure out what was going on than I did actually paying attention.

Answer 9

Many other faiths. I can't think of any that left me with a bad experience and I believe that every experience changes us in some way, no matter how insignificant.

Answer 10

Yes, of course I have attended church outside of my own faith. It was interesting. I have been to many different types of worship services. They are all unique in ways and similar in ways. Even different churches of the same faith have their own different types of services. I love to experience the traditions and rituals of different faiths. After all, we are worshiping the same God.