I love my church here in Rhode Island! I think many people have the wrong view of what church is in this day. People form their opinions about church by; what others have said, what they have seen on TV, or by their up-bringing. But, many don't even go into a Christian church to check it out for themselves, or they do and figure that they are all the same because they are a "Christian" church. If you are looking for an awesome church with people from all walks of life, come and check it out, www.nlwcenter.org.
2007-03-30 14:35:59 · 23 answers · asked by newfeet1 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I grew up a Christian. I've been to many churches. My brother-in-law is a minister, and I've been to his church several times. I'm an atheist and I didn't just decide to be one on a whim.
You overestimate the ability for them to "blow my socks off".
2007-03-30 14:39:50 · answer #1 · answered by nondescript 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
You buy the plane ticket from Houston to RI, and I will go. I have been to quite a few services over the years. I go to some when I know they are going to be talking about something controversial. Once, it was advertised before Election '05 here that one of the Baptist churches was going to dedicate the sunday service before election day talking about why people should support the Gay Marriage Amendment on the ballot that year.
2007-03-30 21:48:01 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is dangerously close to being an advertisement.
FYI: Most atheists have already gone to churches. In some cases, many different churches. Attending yours will not make the slightest difference.
Copngratulations to your pastor for being able to produce a consistently appealing emotional performance. That is, however all it is; an emotional performance.
2007-03-30 21:41:40 · answer #3 · answered by Scott M 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Church is not a place, it's a community. People shouldn't have to go to it, it should live around them. You are worshiping a structure. That makes this "church" your idol. Watch out!
2007-03-31 00:20:52 · answer #4 · answered by IKB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went to two dozen or more "Christian" churches during the years prior to my becoming a confirmed atheist, from the storefronts to the multi-million-dollar monuments to religious ego. All pretty much had the same message: Mankind is unclean, unworthy, directionless and lost without gods. Nothing man does is his own doing, all is done by gods, and all according to a "plan." You can only save yourself by prayer, sacrifice, and large contributions to the collection plate. What a crock. No, thanks. I enjoy my apostasy, and I would rather spend a sunny Sunday morning at the beach, watching women in dental-floss swimwear. But thanks for the offer.
2007-03-30 21:50:46 · answer #5 · answered by link955 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like you attend a great church where the Holy Spirit is working in a mighty way. If I ever go to RI I would like to visit your church!
God bless you!
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2007-03-30 21:44:10 · answer #6 · answered by Kidd! 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, thank you. I live too far away, and besides, I'm just not into church.
Been there, done that. Unless I found a Unitarian Universalist church close by that I really liked, I'll keep my socks on. [g]
2007-03-30 22:06:13 · answer #7 · answered by catrionn 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I've been in a church. And it didn't knock my socks off. Plus, I'm on the other side of the country.
2007-03-30 21:40:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Yes, I can't wait to get there either. It's so good to be in God's presence with His people, singing praises and to learn more of God's Word.
The Christian life is so exciting and fulfilling.
I am so glad that I belong to Jesus.
2007-03-30 21:44:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are incorrect. I do not form my opinion about church from what others have said, but from what Scripture says!
Show me once where Jesus went to church; the man you claim is G-d!
He attended synagogue.
So, now tell me...since your G-d's Son is Jewish, you don't find it odd that you practice a different religion...& still think you're going to Heaven?
2007-03-30 21:42:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋