2007-01-30 00:27:57 · 25 answers · asked by tony c 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Because they have no lifes? I think playing WoW is more productive than that.
People feel insecure about themselves and need to look for a "higher power" in order to satisfy their needs. If you look at trends in data, you'll find that higher-educated people tend to be Agnostics or Atheists, and less intelligent people tend to believe in some form of a higher power.
People nowadays are being persuaded by a book written 300 years after the death of Christ....Come on, it's not even logical.
2007-01-30 00:35:06 · answer #1 · answered by OwNaGeR 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Good question. From my experience with churches I have asked that question many times and have come to the conclusion that most are looking for something. Everyone has a need, a hurt, a situation they are going through and they are looking for answers and comfort... but they may not be showing their vulnerability because of pride. So, they cover things up and it presents itself to onlookers as "they have it all together". Why then go to church if you insist on hiding the hurt and confusion? Church is a watering ground, a place for believers to gather, renew and refresh their spirit in preparation to address the needs of others in everyday living where their guard is down and in position to receive help, counsel...ministry. The church consists of people not walls. It is outside the church walls where true ministry takes place.
2007-01-30 09:08:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a good idea and can give great moral strength and comfort to all of us.
I Cr 13;8a
Not to mention it can be a lot of fun. At least to the churches I go to.
Hebrews 10:25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some [is]; but exhorting [one another]: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
2007-01-30 08:33:47 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The simple standard answer is that one of things that God requires of us is that we worship Him. While a church is by no means the only place we worship God, it is a structure and institution designed and built for doing so.
From my perspective, however, it is a bit more involved than that. Listening to the scripture and sermon, as well as being aware of the lyrics of the songs that are sung has special meaning for me. I can directly relate the words that I hear and see to events happening in my life. I believe it is a way that God speaks to me and helps me understand what he wants me to do.
On the rare times that I miss Church, I miss hearing the message.
I used to feel that going to Church was not necessary to being a Christian. Events in my life have led me to believe otherwise.
2007-01-30 08:41:57 · answer #4 · answered by lunatic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I go to worship God with my fellow Christians.
We have a fantastic music worship for an hour before the preacher gets up to preach (this is a non-denominational church). It is a great pick-me-up way to worship, and it feels as though we are literally calling down God's Spirit to join us so we can praise Him. They really know how to use emotionalism to get your spirit in the right place for worship! lol
There are lots of heavy drum beats in the music, there is a "dance ministry" of ladies that parade up and down the aisles, there are banners that are carried around the worship center while we sing. They say stuff like "God is Love" and "Praise Jesus". Then there are the flag-wavers that have some wonderfully graceful moves. It's loud and lively, people in the congregation sometimes raise their hands to reach for God, and even occasionally you'll see someone jump up and down in excitement lol.
It's not for everyone! Those who don't like that sort of worship can go to another music worship service that plays the more standard hymns, with organ music and such (most of the old folks go in there lol).
The point is, I walk away from Sunday service feeling refreshed and ready to face another week. I learn something from the pastor in his sermons and my kids get the fun of playing and learning about God in a casual way in Sunday school.
2007-01-30 08:41:33 · answer #5 · answered by arewethereyet 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For the same reason a person would go to school if they wanted to learn math. While it might be possible to figure out counting, addition, multiplication, fractions, ratios, trig, geometry, calculus and statics all on your own just reading a text book, it is a lot easier when you have someone to instruct you and others around to help and encourage. As God is a lot more complicated then math, I will take all the help I can to understand him.
2007-01-30 08:39:05 · answer #6 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. To take communion
2. To be fed the word.
3. To worship
4. To fellowship with other believers.
5. To use your spiritual gifts
6. To be part of the body of Christ.
7. To tithe
8. To find mission opportunities.
2007-01-30 23:25:12 · answer #7 · answered by Freedom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a sense of community for like-minded people. It's just like a reading/discussio group. People who are "interested" or devoted to the same thing come together to be with people of similar interest or devotion. In SOME churches its to learn about God. In others, its so the preacher/minister/priest can tell you what a sh*tty person you are. These are the churches that I don't understand why anyone would go to.
2007-01-30 08:31:29 · answer #8 · answered by eastchic2001 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Because they are taught to as children. No where in the story of Jesus are we told to go to church, just to honor God on Saturday (the Sabbath).
2007-01-30 08:40:31 · answer #9 · answered by ron n 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because there in need of help From God or social reasons or they just need to believe in some thing,although I think there time is better spent helping others or being spiritual instead of organised religion.For i feel God is within us all guiding us to love and help one another
2007-01-30 08:45:17 · answer #10 · answered by woodsonhannon53 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋