...then why not come to church and find out for yourself? There are friendly Christian congregations almost everywhere!
Church is about worshipping God, not judging other people. No one is perfect; no one is "better" than anyone else. But by God's awesome love and Jesus' resurrection, anyone can be forgiven and healed.
A church fellowship is also about building strong communities, connecting with neighbors, and making new friends. In addition to the usual Sunday-morning worship, most churches offer extra worship services, Bible-study groups, community service, volunteer opportunities, outreach programs and other activities throughout the week.
If you've been to church before and decided Christianity isn't for you, remember--peace, joy, freedom, happiness, fulfillment, and eternal life are rare jewels; they aren't just on the ground waiting to be picked up. To gain the real treasure we must seek it with persistence and patience.
Won't you join us this Sunday?
2006-11-04 11:49:34 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Pureza, I'm not hiding any answers. Other Christians' answers have probably gotten low ratings from Mr. "Bauer" and his ilk, which could cause what you're talking about. Thank you.
2006-11-04 13:23:12 · update #1
Mr. Bauer, you couldn't "know" those things because they aren't true, and are mostly subjective opinions in any case. If you believe them, I urge you humbly and sincerely to ask God to open your eyes to His truth.
2006-11-04 13:33:55 · update #2
God bless you!! Your post is like a tall glass of water compared to some of the other posts we get here.
2006-11-04 11:53:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 9⤋
I believe in god and everything, I am a born again christian and I am Southern Baptist. But, I don't go to church anymore and I don't believe in going to church. I think church is all for show and money and the people that go are a bunch of hypocrites. I used to be a church goer, I was raised in church all my life and I let my 8 year old nephew whom I am raising go to church, only because he wants to. But, as for me I have worked in restaurants a long time in my town and I have seen a lot of very rude people and people that tried to get things for free and these people are so called Christians. I also have a grandfather that was suppose to be religious and he crammed his belief down his family members throats and he thought he was better than everyone else and he is registered as a sex offender now and I lived with this family as a foster child and my foster dad whom is a southern baptist minister violated me. Before the question come up I would have pressed charges, but, I was 18 and it happened for years and people would say it was consenting, so then to go threw all of that, I broke it off. But, that's not the point a lot of so called religious people have let me down so I chose to still be a believer, but not go to church. You don't have to go to church to be a christian or to worship. You can worship anywhere, church is only a building!
2006-11-04 20:14:21 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why are you hiding the answers from Christians who are agreeing with you?
and giving six thumbs up to JackBauer guy with his litany of 20 mocking answers toward God and His people?
I'm not getting it--- are you a Christian or are you hiding from your real identity?
2006-11-04 20:14:43 · answer #3 · answered by Pureza T 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, im afraid i might get raped by the virgin priests
Besides if churches spent there money on the poor rather then building very high expensive catherdrals then poverty wouldnt be as high as it was today.
2006-11-04 19:54:16 · answer #4 · answered by Iwishmyhairwasemo 2 · 5⤊ 1⤋
good for you!!contrary to what some people say you're not trying to recruit people,you're just trying to make people aware of god and that's good!!!you're not saying any particular church so the other people should just lighten up!!![maybe they're muslims or athiests!!!]three cheers for you!!!
2006-11-04 20:04:03 · answer #5 · answered by ....FED UP............ 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I used to go to church and got the full indoctrination. Luckily, I outgrew it.
2006-11-04 19:53:17 · answer #6 · answered by nondescript 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
No I'm joining the marines!
2006-11-04 19:59:19 · answer #7 · answered by CHEESUS GROYST 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No thanks, I already know:
1. Christianity is based on fear
2. Christianity preys on the innocent
3. Christianity is based on dishonesty
4. Christianity is extremely egocentric
5. Christianity breeds arrogance, a chosen-people mentality
6. Christianity breeds authoritarianism
7. Christianity is cruel
8. Christianity is anti-intellectual, anti-scientific
9. Christianity has a morbid, unhealthy preoccupation with sex
10. Christianity produces sexual misery
11. Christianity has an exceedingly narrow, legalistic view of morality
12. Christianity encourages acceptance of real evils while focusing on imaginary evils
13. Christianity depreciates the natural world
14. Christianity models hierarchical, authoritarian organization
15. Christianity sanctions slavery
16. Christianity is misogynistic
17. Christianity is homophobic
18. The Bible is not a reliable guide to Christ's teachings
19. The Bible is riddled with contradictions
20. Christianity borrowed its central myths and ceremonies from other ancient religions
2006-11-04 19:51:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 8⤊ 6⤋
I have respect for your faith but why are you trying to use this message space to try to recruit people? If you have a question ask it.
2006-11-04 19:53:10 · answer #9 · answered by Professor Bradley 3 · 7⤊ 1⤋
heck yeah
2006-11-04 20:01:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes I will be going to communion tomorrow
2006-11-04 19:51:58 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋