Well it's the 11ism hour, quite frankly when most people get their lazy butts out of bed to go to church.
I used to go to church in the past but I have many issues with various aspects of Christian theology. Most churches, even many of the liberal ones, have an underlining philosophy that Christianity is the only way and ones "salvation" is in question if there is not intellectual adherence to their belief system.
I have tried out other churches like the Universalist Church and the Quaker church but they either tend to be too open ended without enough form, or they have political underpinnings.
2006-09-03 04:29:06 · 24 answers · asked by Love of Truth 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
jmmevolve, the truth does not always have to be hard. In fact God and the way back to him/her is much more spiritual positive than many have portrayed it to be.
2006-09-03 05:02:04 · update #1
holdinonfor1, I've been to more churches than you could shake a stick at. Besides I graduated with a Relgious Studies degree. I have a pretty good idea what the various churches are going to preaches
2006-09-03 05:05:26 · update #2
If you are getting spiritual answers here and fellowship with likeminded people then you are at church my brother. Peace be unto you.
2006-09-03 04:31:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Looks like your searching for meaning and truth. Look up some other churches instead, do some research and find local churches or organizations in your erea. When you find the right one for you, you will know it . So no, you don't have to be in a place of worship right now on a Sunday, if it isn't gonna help today just for the sake of attending to make it right.
2006-09-03 11:43:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Going to church is your personal choice. You can keep the sabbath day holy without going to church. You can worship the Lord without sitting in church. You can most certainly reflect and pray to God without being in church.
God says we should seek fellowship with other believers, and the easiest way to do that is in church. There are, however, other ways.
If you are converting from Christianity....again...another personal choice, then there is no need to go to church either.
2006-09-03 11:32:07 · answer #3 · answered by tjjone 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, it matters not, only what is in your heart. The only good reason I could give you for going to Church is that there will be like minded people there and some will agree with your views, I agree there is no flexability, the church says 'it's our way or the highway' (hell). This is wrong.
2006-09-03 11:49:02 · answer #4 · answered by true_searcher 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually mine meets at 2...join me? There are also a lot that have evening services at 7.
Does a church have to satisfy your comforts? Or are you willing to be just a little discomforted to learn and grow? Change is never an easy road.
2006-09-03 11:31:39 · answer #5 · answered by jmmevolve 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Church is a good place to be. But it does stop there we need to live it day in and day out! God gives us all a free will! Its your call!
2006-09-03 11:34:45 · answer #6 · answered by sher7us 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you question things that much, then it sounds like church is not for you to start with. They tend to frown on asking questions they have no ready answer to. Why not read a book today?
2006-09-03 11:32:07 · answer #7 · answered by Arcturus R 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I believe you would feel far more spiritual by going on a nature walk then attending any church what so ever.
2006-09-03 11:39:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not in church right now because I have a nasty cold. My mother gave it to me. (thanks, mom!)
Try Southern Baptist. It's the one I attend.
But no matter what church you attend, they will probably have the same message- that Jesus died on the cross for our sins and He is the ONLY way to get to heaven.
Don't go to church to feel good about life. Go to learn the Truth.
Jesus IS the Truth!!!
2006-09-03 12:16:26 · answer #9 · answered by ashcatash 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Only if you feel like attending.
NOT Essential at all.
Find a Good Church>>See below>>
2006-09-03 11:31:59 · answer #10 · answered by whynotaskdon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋