My Mom was raised Catholic and they went to church one day a week...Sunday. Now we are in a Baptist church and they seem to have church all of the time!!!
There is Sunday school before church, church on Sunday, Church on Wednesday and again Friday. THen during the week there are bible studies and groups that meet for more of the same!
Is this the only religion that seems to be in church more than not? I mean, you can't join anything else if you are always in church doing something?
2007-03-25 01:11:04 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I don't think there is such a thing as "too much church" I'd love to be able to say I went to church every day since when it comes down to it we are taught to be like Jesus. Well thats if you believe in Jesus Christ. I don't think however it is anyone's business to judge you if you don't go to church a lot. Bottom line is you need to accept God as your savior and mean it in your heart. God will know. If you don't want to be in church, there's no point in going, you are not going to fool God. God I'm sure would like to see you respect the church and go as often as possible but again, if your mind is not in it that is kind of disrespecting it. I think as long as you go some place quiet and pray to God from time to time and you are sincere that is the best you can do. Remember God also said we are not to judge others so do what makes you feel good. I know that was rather long winded and it is only MY opinion I am not saying it is the RIGHT one because who am I to know????
2007-03-25 01:24:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I attend a Baptist church so I can only speak for this denomation.
The reason for all the services is to help one grow in their spiritual life. It does seem like a lot of services and sometimes it is tuned out. If you are a child and under your parent's care then most follow their rules. If you are an adult then it would be your choice to choose which of the above you would attend.
A lot depends on your relationship with the Lord. Some people just want to be with other believers and learn all they can. Others are hungry just to hear the Bible teaching.
I don't know about others but this is why it is done in the Baptist church.
bb
2007-03-25 08:56:16 · answer #2 · answered by bb 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well alot of churches just offer all these different services because people have different scheduling. For instance, many (if not all) Catholic churches offer Saturday evening Mass. People don't usually go to this and then Sunday morning Mass, but rather those that have scheduling conflicts will attend Saturday Mass and forego Sunday Mass. Or vice versa. It does seem like church has become an everyday thing, though. Some people are so involved, that as you said, they don't have time for much else. I would say that if you are middle aged with children, a spouse, a job, and your children's activities, spending so much time at church can lead to neglecting your family life. However, it is great for some elderly people who are widowed or who's children are grown and moved away. Church offers them a social environment, and most times they don't have much else to occupy their time anyway. Hopefull it doesn't become an epidemic, though.
2007-03-25 01:17:40 · answer #3 · answered by eastchic2001 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I attended a Charismatic church one time and asked about setting up a program there for my daughter and her age group. They had midweek activity club for younger kids and then youth group for teens. But nothing for older elementary kids.
The pastor wanted me to meet with the kids ministry director to set up the program. They said, "great" but we need to see you more involved in the church. Their more involvement meant, I had to be involved in the kids ministry on Sunday morning, attend the other service, go to wednesday night service, get involved in a small group, and in a small leaders group. After they got to know me and saw that I was dedicated to their church, then and only then would they consider opening a ministry for my kids age group. I worked full time and that would mean that I was involved in church activities 4 nights a week!!
I don't think that dedication to church and dedication to God are the same thing. When a church wants you to put their needs over the needs of your family, then it's too much. My first ministry is to my family and their needs. If and when I have time, and feel God is calling me, then it's okay to add other activities. But your walk with God and your family should be the priority.
2007-03-25 01:42:29 · answer #4 · answered by Searcher 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The point is to cut you off from exposure to any other ideas. This is why so much of your time is required. It is difficult to get people to accept illogical ideas about God so it is necessary to repeat them over and over until they are believed.
The fear is that if anyone is allowed to mingle with someone outside of the fold, these people might corrupt the brainwashing that is going on.
This is not about God it is about control. Don't let this nonsense turn you away from the real unconditionally loving God.
Love and blessings Don
2007-03-25 01:21:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Any church is to much church. It is a controlling mechanisms used by governmental powers.
2007-03-25 01:30:53 · answer #6 · answered by chin 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Once a year is too much for the educated .
2007-03-25 01:16:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
No. I was Pentecostal many years ago, and it was the same thing there. Brain-washing requires lots of exposure! Branch out and do your own thing. Think for yourself.
2007-03-25 01:15:09 · answer #8 · answered by SB 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Thats rather the point....
However you don't have to pray 5 times a day.
2007-03-25 01:14:05 · answer #9 · answered by fourmorebeers 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
For me, any amount of church is too much.
2007-03-25 01:33:15 · answer #10 · answered by Praetorian 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋