2007-01-09 23:41:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The church is, and probably always will be, about power and money.
Christianity was spread through the Roman Empire (hence the Western World) because the Emperor found it a convenient vehicle for instilling obediance.
The Catholic Church ran all the major businesses in the Dark Ages and Middle Ages. It also had enormous political infighting (several pope's at one stage) and fought countless bloody religious wars (it tended to lose against Islam).
To ensure its place it kept religious teachings in a language that common people could not understand, and hijacked social traditions like marriage (which was not a Christian arrangement) to ensure a central role in governing birth, life and death of everyone.
By doing so the Church became by far the richest and most powerful organisation on Earth. England had to split with the Catholic Church to make any sort of independent progress. It has also been the most bloodthirsty organisation in human history in order to cement its power.
Not nice is it.
2007-01-10 00:03:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because many people own more than one Bible, and have never read one of them.
If they are to receive God's word, someone is going to have to tell it to them.
The pastor is trained to understand the meaning of the scriptures, and is skilled in providing application, thus helping the believer to understand how to apply the Bible in their life.
grace2u
2007-01-10 07:53:17 · answer #2 · answered by Theophilus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GOD certainly is. I believe that you have been listening. That is GrEaT!! Keep it up and continue to read, study and OBEY the BIBLE. We attend services so that we may build one another up. Also to worship ina manner that may be pleasing to our FATHER in Heaven. Have a great day!
Eds
2007-01-10 07:49:44 · answer #3 · answered by Eds 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a haven for study, a community with like beliefs can join together and share, a social event, a place to find solace and sanctuary.
2007-01-10 07:51:33 · answer #4 · answered by tian_mon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It gives you a convenient place to offer up your money. The Divine is everywhere and too vast to be contained within the walls of a building. Enjoy your spirituality.
2007-01-10 08:06:47 · answer #5 · answered by Stephen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fellowship with other believers strengthens your faith.
2007-01-10 07:48:25 · answer #6 · answered by L Strunk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WE NEED CHURCHES TO COME TOGETHER AND WORSHIP GOD TOGETHER.
2007-01-10 07:55:16 · answer #7 · answered by Gabriel Revelations 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋