O.K. the Atheists and Agnostics have been asked...?

Question

so how about the Christians? Would you be willing to go to a church of a different faith to see if what they had to say was palatable to you? I will be attending a Lutheren church tomorrow, as an agnostic, and will be attending more in the near future. If assuming you are strong enough in your faith to do it, would you be willing to share your thoughts afterwards?

Answer 1

I'm not sure what to classify myself as.
I believe in God, but I also believe that just about all religions have a little bit right.
I grew up as a christian. I went to a Church of God until I was 16.
I think that most believers in mainstream religions are close minded, and are so stuck on being Right that they discount everyone else as being Wrong.
All of my mother's family are very mainstream Christians. I have a Sister-in-Law who is Wiccan, and a best friend who is an Atheist. I do not ridicule any of them, and try to be open minded to what all of them believe. I feel that there is nothing wrong with exploration of new faiths not your own.
I have visited my family's churches, and I am respectful to what they believe. I don't necessarily agree with their beliefs, but I feel that by having fellowship with others for a positive purpose I may gain knowledge or a better character by doing so.

Answer 2

When I was a Catholic, then as a Christian I did usually attend Church gatherings of different faiths because of friends or whatever. I attended a Jehovah Witness Church, a synagogue, and spoke to some Buddhist monks!

I don't see why not listen to others opinions. It's closed minded to believe that only people like ME have all the answers. However, soon after becoming Christian, I decided I was better off not attending Church. So many are soooo hypocritical! I guess you could call me an agnostic...maybe even an atheist...I'm not sure yet.

Let's just say I'm currently without religion!

Answer 3

Yes. I think it is important for Christians and nonChristians alike to question and test their personal beliefs. Otherwise, how can you say that it's what you really believe? I was Mormon as a kid but realized quickly as an adult that I didn't agree with the dogma. I later investigated many other religions (including Buddhism), then decided that I was agnostic. I continued to do research on my own, and I finally found my faith in the Orthodox Christian Church. Good question!

Answer 4

Yes, and I have.

I myself went to a Lutheran Church in Orange some years ago. I was apalled, they prayed to a statue that was supposed to be an image of Jesus.

I've been to Roman Catholic, Pentecostal, and Fundamentalist churches. I have attended Saddleback Church, home of Pastor Rick Warren, writer of The Purpose Driven Life. I have been to Costa Mesa Calvary Chapel as well.

I have no reason to continue attending those churches. I find that the Church I go to, when I go to it, is superior in the preaching of Grace, and trusting God through Jesus Christ.

The problem most other churches have is the inability to sever the legalism of James from the message of Grace and Peace that Jesus and Paul taught.

Answer 5

I didn't see question asking if agnostics/atheist would go to church but I would I might even do that or see if there r other places of worship in different religions I can go to. I would like to try the whole healing thing see if it's really true. Not sure how to go about that.

Answer 6

I have already done this many times, not to prove that churches beliefs were wrong, but always with an open mind and a sincere curiosity. I discount no possibility, I do not assume I am all knowing, and accept that all data is important, even if it is data I do not understand or accept at this time. We grow our beliefs based upon our knowledge and experience, and since I want to 'know' I am never afraid of learning and altering my understanding.

Answer 7

Well, you sound like me in the Indiana University and beyond days of my journey...I did not believe in God; believed that religion was a crutch. Then I ran into some things that just did NOT have an answer, so I started my search...in eastern religions, science, meditation etc. But ultimately, I had some prayers answered to God when I prayed in the name of Jesus...and I liked the relationship. Still have prayers answered years later in the name of Jesus, 'yes' 'no' or 'wait'. I can't imagine living without Jesus Christ now...some of his answers to prayer have been just amazing.
No fun, too lonely living the other way. But worth the journey to find out. Wish I could have found Christ sooner, but ? maybe I wouldn't appreciate Him so much now!

Answer 8

Hi. I am very happy to hear you are going to church. Yes, of course, I would go to a different type of church or religion to see what's up. I have never been inside a Jewish Synagogue or an Islamic Mosc..(sp?) I would not know how to act in one or even know if I would be welcome. I am not Catholic but I attend their church every once in awhile. I am not interested in religion...I am Christian..plain and simple. I read the Bible and believe in Jesus and the fact that He has taken away all my guilt of sin. I trust Him to do that for me. I go to church, but they are usually of different Christian faiths. I do not say I am Luthern or Assembly of God...etc.

Answer 9

Sure. After finishing up my latest read of the Bible, I'm planning on checking out the Koran from the library. Then on to the Apocrypha books.

And yes, I'm serious. By the way, don't forget there are different synods of Lutheran churches which have slightly different policies on things. I would suggest looking up their websites for more background information to see their 'position' on things.

Are you blogging this somewhere? It sounds interesting.

Answer 10

I am an agnostic who recently started going to church. I've gone about 5 times already. I like this church mainly because they are really laid back and open minded, plus the preacher is hilarious. Of course, I don't believe in going to church, but this place is an exception, I suppose...they don't seem to have brainwashed me....................YET!