2007-03-18 12:59:25 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The ONLY thing compulsory is death.
But if you mean "Are Christians suposed to go to church?", Then I think the answer is yes. One of the things Jesus told us to do is to remember Him. We gather each Sunday as a celebration of the Lord's Supper, in remembrance of Him.
I guess you don't HAVE to, but you don't HAVE to eat, breath, read your bible, pay taxes, get a job, etc. There will probably be missed blessings along the way....
2007-03-18 13:11:41 · answer #1 · answered by teran_realtor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It wasn't compulsory for me when I was growing up. But around the time I was finishing high school, my parents decided that my sister and I should get at least some form of religious knowledge before we went to college. So we found a church we liked and started attending.
Years later, I would find out that another reason was because my vice-principal at school had told my mother that I needed a youth group. But the problem was that when we finally joined, I was already 17, and everyone in the group went their seperate ways that summer.
2007-03-18 20:57:35 · answer #2 · answered by smoke16507 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. The most important church is the one you keep in your heart. Attending a church is not a requirement for salvation; it is a personal choice. In the right church, it may be beneficial to you to share fellowship with other believers and learn from a wise pastor. Not all churches can provide this. Going to church is not compulsory.
2007-03-18 20:07:03 · answer #3 · answered by Amalthea 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The Bible tells us that we need to attend church so we can worship God with other believers and be taught His Word for our spiritual growth (Acts 2:42; Hebrews 10:25). Church is the place where believers can love one another (1 John 4:12), encourage one another (Hebrews 3:13), “spur” one another (Hebrews 10:24), serve one another (Galatians 5:13), instruct one another (Romans 15:14), honor one another (Romans 12:10), and be kind and compassionate to one another (Ephesians 4:32).
When a person trusts Jesus Christ for salvation, he or she is made a member of the Body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:27). For a church body to function properly, all of its "body parts" need to be present (1 Corinthians 12:14-20). Likewise, a believer will never reach full spiritual maturity without the assistance and encouragement of other believers (1 Corinthians 12:21-26). For these reasons, church attendance, participation, and fellowship should be regular aspects of a believer's life. Weekly church attendance is not required for believers, but someone who has trusted Christ should have a desire to worship God, be taught His Word, and fellowship with other believers.
2007-03-18 22:45:25 · answer #4 · answered by Freedom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not for the general populace, thank Reason!
Although parents can make it compulsory for their kids.
2007-03-18 20:03:57 · answer #5 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At your apparent age, it is not compulsory.
2007-03-18 20:02:55 · answer #6 · answered by Beau R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are people who like to think it should be. It is a matter of the doctrines of your belief and choice.
2007-03-18 23:31:16 · answer #7 · answered by Black Dragon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. but going to one helps to strengthen our spiritual life
2007-03-18 20:13:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. not at all. it's a part of my everyday life.
2007-03-18 20:24:48 · answer #9 · answered by jomi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but it is encouraged.
2007-03-18 20:02:47 · answer #10 · answered by RB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋