Do you attend church and why/why not?

Answer 1

I don't, because no church suits me.

My belief system long ago came to the conclusion that christianity and islamwere both completely absurd, and that I'd be a terrible buddhist. Living in Europe, it would be hard to adhere to ethnic religions like taoism, shintô, hinduism or sikhism. I can't convert to judaism either...

So I'm still looking for a religion I can believe in, agree to, and practice without reservations.

Answer 2

I am not religious, but I do occasionally attend church with my mother. Her church is very important to her, and she likes having someone with whom to share the experience now that she's alone. She isn't trying to convert me; I volunteer to go. I adore the rector and very much enjoy hearing her thoughtful sermons. She also knows my views on religion, as the Humanist group I am part of works shoulder-to-shoulder with the church on community service projects, and I've never been made to feel anything but perfectly welcome. Why do I attend? It's not just to keep my mother company. I honestly enjoy the sermons and fellowship with my good neighbors of faith.

Whenever I can, I attend services at one of the Unitarian Universalist congregations within a reasonable driving distance. They welcome Humanists like myself and the most open-minded and accepting denomination I know of. Again, I do it because I enjoy the fellowship of interesting and inspiring people, people who don't tell others what they must believe and have a similar stance on many social issues, such as equal marriage rights for same-sex couples.

Answer 3

I used to attend regularly, but when my church realized I was gay, I was no longer allowed to participate in any sacraments (communion, confession etc). I could still attend services but with limited participation and that was all. Since the church rejected me, I now rely on my own spirituality to commune with a higher power.

Answer 4

No I don´t.

The church has nothing to do with the christian religion.
Some preist standing there like the scribes and the pharisees in fancy robes quoting from a book he doesn´t understand.
Under the eyes of carved images of Mary, angels and other things,second commandment anyone? "You shall not make for yourself an idol, or any likeness of what is in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the water under the earth"

Answer 5

I dont attend church because I need no one telling me how to think. I am a spiritual person who has internal beliefs that I feel come from God .I pray every day .My church is any where and every where I happen to be

Answer 6

I do. I attend because I'm obedient to the Word of God. I attend because God meets with His people in all the dynamics of corporate worship, and I don't want to miss out on that! I attend because I enjoy worshiping the Lord. I attend because I enjoy the fellowship with other Christians. I attend to help others in their faith growth. I attend so that I can continue to grow and mature in the knowledge of Christ.

I also attend because the potluck dinners are great!!! :-)

Answer 7

Yes.
I am at my church 4 days a week. It is a very nice place, I am involved in a very powerful ministry, and I have developed better relationships than with those of my blood family.
God said we should fellowship and be a member of his church. I go to do so, and worship him.

Answer 8

I use to but not anymore. I don't like all the fighting and drama that goes on between the members.I've belonged to 2 different churches and both ended up splitting.It's ashame that people can act like that in a church.And if you want to hear gossip--go to church.

Answer 9

No. Because I think the bible isn't a holy book and christianity isn't a true religion, so attending church would be a waste of time.

Answer 10

Yes. I love getting together with others to worship God and study His word, I love the feeling of extended family, I love that my children have a youth group to spend time with that gives them the right kind of peers. I love having a pastor as an occasional counselor.