Last night I had customers from a church called International House of Prayer (http://www.ihop.org/). Arriving at the address in Grandview, at first I thought it was a small shopping center. They had a Gift/Card store, plus a nice IHOP Espresso Bar, and another business. Looking through the windows, I could see they were connected to the church, where a rock band was playing.
The drove the visitors back to their hotels. They were from out of the country and was here for a conference. This Church is pretty far out and not in any of the normal areas where we find customers, so if I had not gone out to get them, they may have been waiting a few hours.
I asked why someone else in the church didn't drive them back to the hotel? They said they didn't know anyone. Isn't fellowship in a faith a part of getting to know each other in the faith, and knowing they can ask anyone for help? The place just felt more like a night spot than it did a church of learning and worship.
2007-03-09 21:43:51 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Make that "Learning and Worship"
2007-03-09 21:44:41 · update #1
According to the web site, the religion is pretty large. The people I had in the cab were from the Phillipians, Germany, and SOuth America, though clearly not native. More likely missionaries.
2007-03-09 21:49:59 · update #2
I guess I should have said Grandview, MO at 3521 Red Bridge Road. That way you knwo I'm not making this up.
2007-03-09 22:16:27 · update #3
Remove the ")" from the end of the address: http://www.ihop.org/). Yahoo is treating it like it's a part of the address
2007-03-09 22:18:54 · update #4
that is very common theese days...
I know people who attend those churches who on examination have nothing in common with what the church says it stands for.
I simply try to put it in perspective, it doesnt work for me, and I highly suspect there is some corruption involved with so many money-making opportunities around (the giftshop, espresso bar...) but you never know they may be using that money for good...and in the end while it may not work for folks like you and me it may be good for someone else.
there are still plenty of places around with a close knit religious community, if you are looking for one i'm sure you'll be able to find it just seek out a smaller church that has views similar to your own.
2007-03-09 22:14:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You know I have to agree with you. That's pretty sad.
Tell someone from the Church (What you told us and how you felt).
Let them think about it, maybe some changes will be made. (FOR THE BETTER)
Now you mentioned Grandview- (Grandview Vancouver, British Columbia Canada?)
Edit: Pa bear, I can't get into the site- sorry I tried :(
2007-03-09 21:50:43 · answer #2 · answered by Bluelady... 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be carefull, lets explore that term "the church" as apposed to "a church" satan has "a church" God has "THE CHURCH" it says in Rev.12:17 that THE church has two factors Keeps the commandments [thats ten commandments including the fourth one the seventh day sabbath saturday] and the testimony [spirit of prophecy IS the testimony of Jesus Christ Rev. 19:10] both factors MUST be within that place you call a church, in Act 2:47 We are told the church is SO important that Jesus added daily to it AS SUCH AS SHOULD BE SAVED so if God counts it as important then it must be so, find out more free bible lessons www.itiswritten.com bible questions www.bibleinfo.com talk to me also wgr88@yahoo.com God bless
2007-03-09 21:54:44 · answer #3 · answered by wgr88 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have always considered my visit to church to be a Learning experience with God--lead by the spirit of God to a deeper knowledge and understanding through prayer and praise.
2007-03-16 13:48:52 · answer #4 · answered by j.wisdom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus said "You have turned my house into a den of thieves" referring to the market place in the temple. The modern church is a sad state of affairs on the majority.
2007-03-09 21:53:29 · answer #5 · answered by startthisover 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How true, a church is meant to be a place of learning and worship, yet many have forgotten to Learn, to love thy neighbour and how to worship. Although, you do not need to go to church to do these things. Sometimes a church exists, to teach, brainwash and control!
2007-03-09 22:22:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Church is where a particular understanding of Christianity is forced on you and anyone who disagrees or asks questions is told they have the devil inside them and need saving.
2007-03-09 21:46:52 · answer #7 · answered by aroundworldsports 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what I have seen, most preachers pray to the almighty dollar rather than Jesus Christ our saviour
2007-03-09 21:50:14 · answer #8 · answered by Jimmy! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would more likely get pancakes than salvation at the IHOP. NICE HOAX.
2007-03-09 22:02:22 · answer #9 · answered by great gig in the sky 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, its also a social place.
2007-03-09 21:50:26 · answer #10 · answered by Dr Dee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋