God-believers: Would you suggest I go to church?

Question

I've always been atheist. There was a point in my life when I went to church, and truly wanted to believe there was a god. It failed. Nothing that was said and nothing I read convinced me that there was/is a god. So, would you suggest to a person like me who absolutely CAN'T have blind faith to go to church? What good would that do? And does that make a person evil in your eyes simply because they cannot have faith in your god?

Answer 1

I could take you to heaven, baby.

Answer 2

I believe it would be GREAT if you went to church. Faith is like a seed that must slowly develop. If you say you have went before because you truly wanted to believe in God, then that shows that you can plant that little seed in your heart. Just like how you must nurture a seed and water it, your faith is the same way...and by going to church you will be "nurturing" that faith. I can promise you that THERE IS A GOD and he loves you and wants you to be with him someday and as long as you open your heart for him to let him in...then you will know it too someday. I hope the very best for you and I don't think you're evil because you don't believe in God, I believe you are sorta walking in this earth "blinded" and when you know that God is real then you will appreciate everything so much more and life will be much more peaceful and beatiful. Good luck to you!

Answer 3

First, not having enough faith to believe in God does not make you evil.

Faith s a gift from God that helps us to know Him. Some people are given a great deal of faith and others a lesser amount, but we are all given enough faith so we may have eternal life.

We are not required to have blind faith. God can be known through reason.

I would not suggest going to church in order to receive additional faith. Church services are more aimed at those who already have enough faith to believe in God. I would suggest sitting down ad writing a letter to the priest of the nearby Catholic Church and say you would like to believe in God, but you just do not have enough faith and would like to talk to someone about it. Include your e-mail address and phone number and someone will get back to you.

May God bless you on your faith journey.

Contact me if you have any questions.

Answer 4

What argument was so convincing that made you give up your quest? What is it that convinces you that there is no God?

Blind faith in your senses is still blind faith. Could it be that you were hoping that finding God would bring you to have faith? The fact that you are still here on this Q&A posing Q's suggests that you are not convinced of any of the answers yet; for or against.

If you're open to it and you do want to find God (if there is one), start your quest again, but this time with the axiom that he does exist. Have "faith" in the axiom. Then search. It is this knowledge and wisdom that will not be denied when it is asked for in faith.

PS ... it's fall in PA. cool, huh?

Answer 5

Well, actually, I suggest you find the truth.
Do you think maybe its the churches teachings that make you not believe?
Do you believe in the bible, if so, any church or religion you get involved in or don't, see if you can match their teachings w/the bible.
Also, it's not blind faith that some ppl have, it's a thorough study of the bible that gives faith in a God who is invisible. Romans 1:20-"For his invisible [qualities] are clearly seen from the world’s creation onward, because they are perceived by the things made, even his eternal power and Godship, so that they are inexcusable;"

If you truly would like to believe in God, I highly recommend studying the bible w/Jehovah's Witnesses

Answer 6

You're not evil. I don't think many believers actually have "blind faith" as most would like to believe. When we let God in, our lives change for the better. That's proof to most of us. Church isn't a bad place to start, but it's also not the only place to go. Do you know any Chrisitans? Hang out with them. Ask them how their lives are different because of God.

See my question about our church service yesterday. Church can be an amazing place. Not all churches are created equal though. I used to be an athiest too.

Answer 7

I'm a secular Humanist, but I attend church from time to time with my mother, or when invited by friends. I always enjoy myself. Sometimes the sermons resonate with me, sometimes they don't. I try to stay away from hellfire and damnation churches, but there are lots that have a more positive focus and remain upbeat. I don't know if church is for you--I could never join my mother's church, as I couldn't swear to believe in all the things they believe in,--but I enjoy the fellowship of people of faith. Everyone knows how I feel about the supernatural aspects of religion, but they also know me from the soup kitchen, the thrift shop, and the community center, all of which our Humanist Community supports regularly, right along with our neighbors of faith.

Answer 8

It seems that, because of your current choice and your questions, you want to know the truth and believe in something. It would be better to not draw a line, keep your mind open, and to continue to expose your self to all information so that you can continue to learn. Go to many different churches and go to whatever else you want to. Some people change their beliefs a few times before they settle into knowledge.

A belief, disbelief, or absense of belief in God doesn't make you evil or good. Only your thoughts and actions can do that.

There are only those who know, those who don't, and those who don't want to. Open your mind to all knowledge and live life the best way you can. The knowledge will come to you.

Answer 9

1) I am a Christian. I am a saved sinner and I am just one beggar hopefully helping another find the bread of life.
2) The only requirement I know of to attend a church is that you are a human being. Find a church where Christ is preached and honored, and the Bible is final authority for life and practice.
3) I don't know of any verse that tells us we have to shelve our brains. What question(s) do you have? I have had many questions answered, and learned the answers to many more – satisfactory answers, logical answers. I will gladly help you if you can't find anyone else who can or will.
4) All must come to God by faith. In Hebrews 11:6, we read: "And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him."
5) Start reading the Bible. A good place to start is the Gospel of John. Ask God to open up your spiritual eyes and ears, that He would give you the faith to believe Him.
6) What anyone else thinks of you is immaterial – what counts is, what God says. He says that "all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." (Romans 3:23)
...And He calls all people to "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and be saved." (Acts 16:31),
...and in Matthew 11:28-30, Jesus says, "Come to Me, all who labor and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn of Me, for I am meek and humble in heart, and you shall find rest for your souls."
...I pray that you will trust in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Answer 10

It is nice that you tried church, but how long did you go? What type of church was it? You are not evil in my eyes, how could you be, God made all of us, He gave us all free wills. We are not here to judge you only God has the ability to do such a thing.
We all are tested in our faith, that is where prayer and a strong believe in God and Jesus come in. There is something that is blocking you from believing in God, trusting God and loving God.
If you really want to know about God keep seeking and looking for the truth. Keep asking question about God, no matter what type of question it is. Ask God to come into your life and show you the love that He has to offer, and that love is Jesus. Do this only if you want to, remember we all have free wills to do as we please, and I want to please God the heavenly Father of us all.

Answer 11

Depends what you want. I quit going to church, too, because I couldn't accept any orthodox ideas about God anymore. I did find a lot of theologians who talk about God in a way that makes sense to me. All liberal Protestants. I couldn't deal with anyone who told me I had to believe something that all my senses and reason tell me isn't true.

But I still feel the need for community and for celebration, for a place where I can talk about all life's most difficult and earnest issues, and celebrate what's good with ritual. I like ritual, when it's beautiful and meaningful. At the moment, though, my only sacrament is Jeff Buckley.