this person does good deeds, prays and reads the Bible and is always aware that God is watching,however this person suffers from social phobia.I s it ok to not go to church?
2007-01-06 11:22:43 · 14 answers · asked by daisy 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
wow I feel so much better now,thanks for all your answers.
2007-01-06 11:38:35 · update #1
Hi there! :)
No, you dont need to go to church in order to be a believer.
A church isnt a building (which we have made it.) Its a body of believers who are there to encourage each other and do as Jesus did : feed and care for the poor, set the prisoners free...etc.
A church is meant to encourage you in your faith. Sometimes, its good to talk to other believers because it makes you feel more "sane" or ....help you in which ever way.
However, its not mandatory for your faith.
You know what you need....
That is between you and Jesus! :)
Have ag reat weekend!
Danae
2007-01-06 11:41:50 · answer #1 · answered by danae_rachelle 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Doing Good deeds does not "save" a person.Doiing good deeds comes about as a result of belonging to Christ Jesus. Reading the Word and prayer are necessary for a relationship with God and instruction for life. Although the Word does tell us to "forsake not assembling yoursleves together as is the manner of some is ..." This does not mean necessarily going to an established church... what it does mean is she needs Christian fellowship...which can be done in her home. So my answer is of course it is all right if she doesn't go to church... however, she needs the fellowship of a few Christians as Christianity is not a lone ranger religion. Today there is a growing movement toward "home churches"... where small groups of Christians meet together for fellowship, prayer and study...
2007-01-06 19:48:54 · answer #2 · answered by M B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The christians will say no - they MUST go to church. OR they are not real christians.
If you insist on staying home, any christian you speak to (in person at the door or on the phone) will do a great job of making you feel guilty for not going.
I know this because when I stopped going to church, my mother would tell me without fail every sunday that someone was asking after me and hoping I was ok, and praying for me and being all concerned about me. Most of those people never showed one ounce of concern about me when I was in the church.
The church really only wants your tithing.
Thats how hypocritical they are
Everyone else will say sure thats fine.
2007-01-06 19:29:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Going to church doesn't make someone a Christian anymore than going to a garage makes you a car.
I'm a seminary graduate and seldom go to church. Most churches are State churches (have a 501(c)(3)) and have removed themselves from the authority of Christ, and have submitted themselves under the authority of government (it was a government that condemned Christ to death!)
The last "church" I went to asked me to leave because in a Bible study the Asst pastor said Christians aren't under the law. I sarcastically said I was glad to hear it because there are a few people I'd like to dispatch from among the living. He didn't know how to teach on the topic of Christians and the Mosaic law, and his solution was to ask me not to return. Great solution, eh?
2007-01-06 19:27:02 · answer #4 · answered by s2scrm 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on whether you want to be part of an organized religion. If you don't, then you believe and worship any which you choose.
However, if you do believe that a certain religion is the "correct" one to be in, then you should follow their "policy".
For instance, in Catholicism, a person is only required to attend mass on Easter Day in order to not commit a moral sin as long as every other Sacrament is being held (such as going to confession).
If it is Catholicism that you are interested in, then you can email as I know a lot about it.
2007-01-06 19:28:49 · answer #5 · answered by Erica V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not going to church will not send a person to hell, but believe me! going to church one day caused me to suffer Hell, and i came to an immediate conclusion that Sometimes it is more holy to stay away from religious gathering.
However, there are advantages for having a circle of freinds and a church that will BE THERE is you have NEED.
2007-01-06 19:38:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Bible tells us keep communing together.
Get your church (or find a church) to pray for and with you.
Also ask online for prayer. Try a web search with the key words "prayer request".
Be strong in the Lord.
2007-01-06 19:35:37 · answer #7 · answered by tim 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The church is not made of brick and stone, but of flesh and blood.
If you commune with God, and follow the works of the Divine, and you are happy, does it really matter if you get all dressed up to go to a building to show off your new Sunday best?
2007-01-06 19:38:16 · answer #8 · answered by sekhemonline.net 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
yes, of course it is okay. they will be missing out on the fellowship experience with a body of brothers and sisters in Christ, but it's not much different from someone who is bedridden...God reaches you wherever you are...hopefully there are some folks who could visit with that person, in a group small enough to avoid causing discomfort...my mother is in a wheelchair and has to do oxygen therapy and is not comfortable in large groups, but she does her Bible studies, and shares her faith with family and friends during visits and via e-mail...
2007-01-06 20:11:26 · answer #9 · answered by spike missing debra m 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes its alright to not go to church but it would be better to go because than you could probably get a better and different look of how the bible is written..
2007-01-06 22:44:47 · answer #10 · answered by Cheare C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋