A church is a political organization. It tells people how they should or should not live. It asks for donations. It is a force in the local community. It even (some) can tell you which politician you should or shouldn't vote for.
That being said, if you are a 'spiritual' person, then what do you need a church for? What purpose does it serve? If you believe that god hears you all the time and that he answers your prayers no matter where you are, no matter what time of day, no matter what the situation, then why would you need a special building to go to once an week to pray? On top of that, this building is essentially useless for the rest of the week. There are millions of homeless people who don't have a roof over their heads at night, yet a giant building stands empty, because 'god' supposedly lives there? Does that make any sense?
2006-12-01 13:56:48 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
treble20022002 - god does not deserve to be spelled with a capital G. Such reverence is reserved for things that are real.
2006-12-01 15:03:34 · update #1
Jesus gave His life for the church. The church is not a building but followers of Jesus.
2006-12-01 14:00:45 · answer #1 · answered by Fish <>< 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Going to church for us is to fellowship with our God and with other believers. You must remember that Christians love the Bible and seek to live for Jesus, By going to church we hear His words and learn to live for Christ. You don't need a church to pray or be spiritual, but we like being around other people of like mind. Churches do quite a bit to help the poor. If all the Churches were sold and the money given to house the poor, there would still be homeless people.Jesus , even states that there will always be poor people. Do you really expect Christians to end poverty and homelessness all by themselves? The government with all its money can't end poverty.
2006-12-01 22:11:20 · answer #2 · answered by angel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, right, there's the church (body of people) and there's the building they meet in. The group has to meet. It's what we humans do. We're social creatures after all. As to the building, sure, you could complain that the space inside a sanctuary is underutilized but most of this planet allows private ownership of property - if you have a two car garage but only one car, nobody can force you to get that second car just to use the entire garage.
The question I'd ask is "if my fellow congregants didn't have that space to meet in, would we feed or shelter more homeless? would we meet more or less? would we still meet (because the meeting is critical)?"
2006-12-01 22:11:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All church building s are not empty during the week.
The church is not a building the building is only a place to meet. Granted most denominations are not part of this orgaization the church. It is only defined by the people who are there . to be part of the true church they have to be true followers of Christ.Furthermore the Bible doesnt teach people to hoard $ for themselves with large expensive buildings.God doesnt live in any particular building either. His Spirit can live in our heart but God is ever present everywhere.
2006-12-01 22:07:27 · answer #4 · answered by kindle2 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The reason I go to Mass is because it is a perfect prayer. I can recieve the Eucharist at Mass becuase of the Church. I can go to confession becuase of the Church.
Secondly, most Catholic Churches offer daily mass more than one time a day, on every day of the week.
God lives in the chruch because the Eucharist is in the Church, which is Jesus body blood soul and divinity. (Catholic Churches). Without the church sacaraments would not be here, so I cant imagine life without the Church.
God bless,
Shane
2006-12-01 22:02:25 · answer #5 · answered by Shane 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I go to church for fellowship! Other believers lift me up and care for me. They pray for me. They do not tell me what to do, but rather encourage me in my life and we give our lives for each other. That's what my church is. We pray for one another and we seek to give to those who are in need, to provide for the poor. We meet in a school cafeteria..so I can't say that the building is useless the rest of the week. The church is a body of believers and not a building. Those who think it is just a building have forgotten the reason they come together--Christ--the church is His body.
2006-12-01 22:10:30 · answer #6 · answered by Princess Purple 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The church you are refering at is us. the church are people who believe in the Lord not the building itself. Because if we are in the Lord, all christians needs a fellowship with a fellow christians to talk and encourage one another. it is neither a political organization. It is our prerogative to vote who we really think is the person deserved the position. It really depends in our conviction with the Lord.
2006-12-01 22:10:43 · answer #7 · answered by Claudette 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well we can see how confused you are so let me enlighten you...God is not in the build until someone is in the building,he comes in with ...us. We get together to be with people that feel about God as we do ,we learn, just because you are a christian you don't automatically know everything about God,its a learning area,we socialize with each other, we care about each other as family of God and as friends ..we help each other...and no one has ever told me how to vote or how to feel or think about any thing political or other areas...I make my own decisions, We don't ask for donations for the church, we have ask for donations when someone needed help in the church and taken up money, our pastor doesn't ask for money for himself....he doesn't need to, God takes care of him like he takes care of me and others , we don't need a building to go to , to worship God , we wanted one but we could meet in a field or park, and it wouldn't be any different there than it is in the church....its Holy because we are together..be it one or many in his name.....because we are Blessed and highly favored...but I'm guessing you wouldn't know about that ...huh
2006-12-01 22:12:58 · answer #8 · answered by purpleaura1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Churches keep rain off people when they pray, sing, and worship together. In bigger cities, churches might be shared with more than one congregation. Or the church I went to rented space from Hunter College on Sundays.
2006-12-01 22:01:20 · answer #9 · answered by Aspurtaime Dog Sneeze 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a believer and choose not to attend any church, although I visit with friends on occasion (when they have a special music program or something) just to support my friends in their endeavors.
Personally, I'm "churched out" is the best way I can say it. But my faith is real and very deep. I just don't like the programs anymore.
God Bless,
Sue
2006-12-01 22:00:01 · answer #10 · answered by newbiegranny 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋