From the first glance on the outside it would be just like church (people gathering), however, there would be distinct differences such as; No infused religion, hoops, policies and proceedures to follow, no pressure of giving 10% of money becuase you may already behind on bills and necessities and so forth. No one telling you suck and that you are a SINNER and unless you follow the prescribed and predetermined route of B-L-A-N-K denomination you will end up if hell.
Just a sincere "Come as you are How you are"! Would anyone else besides me considering doing this?
See, while I do not attend church (Of Any Kind) for reasons not important to this question; As a human being, I do miss the fellowship, gathering and meeting of people on a level that has no agenda. Just hanging out, perhaps drinking a cup of coffee, letting family and kids mix with one another and building a support system all the while having fun.
Bottom Line - It is church with religion; Would You Go?
2006-09-17 12:28:09 · 15 answers · asked by rickcas06 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
OK, so why does it have to be on Sunday? Why call it "fellowship"? Why not just have it any day of the week and call it what it really is--a party? You see, you are still binding yourself to the premise of it being a bit like "church" even though you're trying so hard not to. Disclaimer: I am a Christian. Many of the things that you say characterize Christians are very stereotypical and untrue. I've never in my life told someone they "suck" or that they "have to give money." You know why? I'm not the "assistant" Holy Spirit. That's not my job. My job is to live my life according to what I believe and let that be my testimony. All Christians are not hypocritical legalists, even though there are many out there.
And you can have a fellowship that's Christ-centered without it being legalist or fundamentalist. It all depends on how YOU lead it. I'm not trying to offend you; I'm just saying, your idea is so thoroughly rooted in Christianity, that it's tough to totally separate it. And I'm also saying that it doesn't have to be like the not-so-good experiences that it seems like you may have had in the past. God bless.
2006-09-17 12:34:29 · answer #1 · answered by peachy78 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Friendship is great but even better when meeting with people for a reason greater than yourself only. I like church without religion in the sense of my personal faith and belief in Jesus and being led by the Holy Spirit and not what people tell me to do/rules etc. Faith is so much more than just following rules and religion.
In the true church you can come to fellowship 'just as you are' and not one person you lock eyes with is loved by God any less than yourself. True christian fellowship is more authentic and real than any friendship I have had on other terms because it is selfless and shows the love of Christ. Yes there are many well documented cases of when people who are meeting with the Church have got it wrong on many occasions but its a shame that there are so many fantastic, loving, self sacrificial and life changing moments and acts of kindness that are humbly carried out be everday christians that not many people will ever hear about except the people involved.
2006-09-17 19:40:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called fellowship. Sure, I'd go. You should consider the Breakfast Optimist International. Google them. Kind of the same thing, but they have pet charities for which they devote themselves.
2006-09-17 19:30:27 · answer #3 · answered by just browsin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a lot of coffee houses where you can do that. They just don't require you to go there on Sunday and do not have the agenda of not allowing anything religious.
2006-09-17 19:43:04 · answer #4 · answered by » mickdotcom « 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I might very well go. I like the concept. It would be nice to perhaps exchange some ideas and information.
What are your thoughts on how to handle the missionary types
that are sure to infiltrate?
Good luck.
2006-09-17 19:33:35 · answer #5 · answered by JFC I No 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes and i do ... to a certin point i dont think you should be obligated to 10 % i think it sould be there if you WANT to but i think you still have a set belief system like jesus is the way otherwise what is the reason for living ? why go ? if there is not love then i dont want it any way
2006-09-17 19:34:28 · answer #6 · answered by superdaniel417 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You plan on supplying the booze and reefers? What you are suggesting would attract a lot of people but, so do concerts. Remember what took place at Woodstock.. attracted a lot of unsavory people... and your plan would do the same.
2006-09-17 19:31:56 · answer #7 · answered by mrcricket1932 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It already exists. It's called a bar.
Oh, they do have a religion, so I guess it doesn't count. The people there are either worshipping themselves or the opposite sex, or alcohol, or...
2006-09-17 19:29:55 · answer #8 · answered by midlandsharon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you ban something, you're restricting freedom of choice.
Try the Quakers. They are intelligent Christians.
2006-09-17 19:30:57 · answer #9 · answered by The Gadfly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would absolutely LOVE something like this. a place for the community to meet and hang out. maybe i will start one of my own...
2006-09-17 19:30:54 · answer #10 · answered by kliled 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋