Religion vs non religious.?

Question

Well the question I was wondering is why so many claim to be christian yet at the same time they dont follow their own beliefs? As well as why alot of places of worship are almost more political then anything now a days? Example -is that alot of churches dont recognize you as that man of god anymore you would be recognized more so as ur posistion... thats the pastor or hes the deacon. At the same time I know of alot of people within the church that had affairs outside of their own marriage, people that openly discriminate others, that treat others as they are less of a person because of anything considering that most of the basis of being part of ones family is the fact u believe in the same God as well as practice the same beliefs. I almost want to say that the christian church of now-a-days is extremely messed up in our age. Dont get me wrong though there are many good churches out there and many that dont do the above but nevertheless these exist to just wondering.

Answer 1

This is nothing new. People have always had affairs, always been bigoted, always lied, etc. Chistians are certainly no exception. After all, if these "sins" weren't happening thousands of years ago, what would be the point of the ten commandments, right?

Answer 2

I agree, there are a lot of problems with the contemporary church. There are hypocrosies everywhere though, not just in the church. What is important is your relationship with Christ and as long as that is above your relationship with fellow man then you cannot go wrong.

Answer 3

Many folks want it both ways, they just look for fire ins. They won't go to a church that teaches truth but, to a church that will tell them what they want to hear. They like having their ears tickled.

Answer 4

I agree with something you brought up... people can say they're Christians all they want but you have to live a Christian lifestyle