You think churches use social events as a way to bring people to Christ?

Answer 1

That is certainly what the events are designed to do; however, in my experience I've found that the churches I've been to are heavy on social events to the detriment of actual religious practice and adherence to principles. I have never heard so many humans judging each other as I have at church socials, and some of the worst in human behavior happens under the auspices of the authority of church officials and those who should be acting as examples to the younger set. I think it is like any establishment; once there is a framework, there is abuse. There are those who truly wish to bring others to God, and those who just want to pump up membership for their own reasons. (And there are even those who just want to show off a new dress or car and use the social as an excuse). So, except for true seekers, people's purposes in having the social is not necessarily the reason that people show up there, nor the reason they keep going to them. And often true seekers are put off by all the social chaos and sometimes obvious backstabbing going on within a church framework.

Answer 2

Catholics (at least in our town) use Social events to strengthen our sense of community, it is not easy being a Catholic in this world, and getting together for Ice Cream or a Big Cookout is a good way to strengthen our faith and get to know each other outside of Church.

Non-Catholics are allowed to attend, and some do they are welcome. You would not find preaching of conversion going on though.

If we are wanting to educate people about our faith, we invite them one on one, or with a letter telling them about RCIA classes. We are NOT a high-pressure group, even if you attend class 3-4 times and decide it is not for you, there would not be a bunch of people bugging you. We feel like either the Holy Spirit is moving you to join or it is not.

Peace!

Answer 3

Well of course they do. It's kind of like advertising. You do something but there is a catch behind it. You bring people together to associate,mix in food,and some drinks and some games,people come to like it,the people they met,and give the church thing a try. Which in some cases works,because people are moochers.

Answer 4

I think churches use social events to indoctrinate people. Have fun while devoting your life to god seems a lot more reasonable to some people.

Answer 5

Some churches are all about social events, that is their thing.
It is a get together.
Suppers, quilt knitting's, clam bakes, bingo's, bazaars.
Sunday get togeathers, Hi Mable, how're doing?
Dress up and show the other people you are more prosperous then them.
The only thing missing is the booze.

Answer 6

I look at as a way to give some one the opportunity to find out what Christ is about, and it gives Christians a place to have fellowship with each other.

Answer 7

It's a method of indoctrination. Boy Scouts, Church social events, Hitler youth, alter boys, Sunday school, Red Front for children: all are designed to get kids when they are young in order to indoctrinate them in a method of thinking...

Answer 8

Yes. That way the 'belivers' can sell the specific religious culture to the 'attenders'.

My daughters play softball at a Christian Community Center - phewww, do they ever do hard sales.

Answer 9

it helps...God made people social. The first thing Jesus did was make a social circle around him a small group of 12

Answer 10

Partly but it is also the intention of the people attending it...what are their intentions? To enjoy the fellowship or to make new friends or to support the social event?