(as apposed to a bad church)
2007-02-26 07:44:56 · 11 answers · asked by A 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
A good church is a demolished church turned into an after-hours swingers' club.
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2007-02-26 07:48:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Churches any religion or denomination that teach tolerance, kindness, empathy, compassion, sharing and not to hate but to respect others beliefs is a good church. The opposite would be a bad church in that it is twisting the original goodness in the holy books to meet the agenda of greed, oppression, inequality and treating others badly.
2007-02-26 15:49:09 · answer #2 · answered by Deirdre O 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster.
2007-02-26 16:12:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a Christian, I believe a good church is one which teaches the salvation of Christ and the omnipotence of God, and loving all mankind (although that doesn't mean that some of mankind shouldn't be punished at times). A bad church is one which teaches that one man is better than another and does not teach the salvation of Christ and the omnipotence of God.
2007-02-26 16:27:53 · answer #4 · answered by sissyd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It follows Scripture. Faith does not save a person. If you are helped, it is a gift, grace, of the Almighty YHVH. Most people have faith in something else, which cannot save. And in the end most people will choose to be lost rather than come to the Savior YAHOSHUA for salvation!
The Almighty YHVH set up a system. He sent His “Son” YAHOSHUA to die for the sins of mankind so they would not have to. (They could choose to, but did not have to). Any person who chooses not to allow Yahoshua to take care of their sins, chooses to remain attached to their sins. They thus will wind up in the lake of fire which is YHVH’s method of cleaning this world, and eliminating sin and sinners. The Creator set aside the Seventh day for rest and worship. Yes that is the day usually called “Saturday”. We are not saved by obedience, we are saved by faith. However we are saved FOR obedience. As He said in John 14:15 (and in many other places) “If you love me, keep my commandments.
The only thing that will change a person is the indwelling savior Yahoshua. Obviously that is rare in this sinful world.
True faith, and salvation comes from Scripture. No organized religion is close. There is a heavenly father YHVH. There is a divine/human Savior YAHOSHUA. The Seventh day "Saturday" is the special day for rest and worship. How does it look so far? do I need to go on? Eternal life is only available by grace received through faith. I give Him my sins, and He gives me eternal life. If I stay attached to my sins, I will end up where they will, which is the lake of fire in which sin and sinners will be destroyed!
2007-02-26 15:47:11 · answer #5 · answered by hasse_john 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A church that follows the Bible.
2007-02-26 16:07:51 · answer #6 · answered by josie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A PLACE WHERE EVERYTHING IS BACKED BY THE BIBLE, AND ENCOURAGES YOU TO USE IT.
PROMOTES LOVE AND UNITY.
SHOWS A HOPE FOR THE FUTURE.
PLACES GOD'S, NOT MAN'S GOVERNMENT AS THE ANSWER TO MANKIND'S PROBLEMS.
UNITED IN SAME BIBLE BASED BELIEFS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE EARTH. A GLOBAL, LOVING BROTHERHOOD.
USES GOD'S NAME, AND PUTS FAITH IN CHRIST AS THEIRE SAVIOR.
A BAD CHURCH DETERS AND DISCOURAGES BIBLE READING. OR PROMOTES MAN'S WAYS OVER GOD'S.
2007-02-26 16:54:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good Church = Christ centered
Bad Church = Christ is no where to be found in anything
2007-02-26 15:48:27 · answer #8 · answered by primoa1970 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I like the one I belong to. http://www.cuew.org
A bad church is manipulative and destructive.
2007-02-26 15:54:00 · answer #9 · answered by LabGrrl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One that just burned down.
2007-02-26 15:47:39 · answer #10 · answered by slipknotraver 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋