2007-04-21 10:11:59 · 19 answers · asked by DunHurtMePlez 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
the same thing that happen to true Christians, and Catholics, that do go to church.
it is not about were you go, but what you believe.
2007-04-21 10:17:17 · answer #1 · answered by Hannah's Grandpa 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a Christian and believe in Jesus Christ with all my heart and He truly lives within me. He knows my voice and my heart. I strive to never hurt anyone and am quite aware that it is His place to judge so I love and refrain from judging others, you know, like the scribes and pharasises.
I was once a very active church going and followed all the precepts of my church but so sadly, I became so disillusioned and lost trust in all the churches and religions I have attended. I would like to be a Jew but my belief and knowledge is as real to me as anyone I know on earth.
It does sadden me that this has happened but I am closer to God now than I have every been. It is now He and I. He talks and I listen.
I do not believe you can truly be saved if it is not evidenced by a change of heart and actions.
A few words in the language of your choice means nothing. God reads the heart not the words from your mouth which praise him one minute and curse others in the other. If you are truly saved one by one your vices will be revealed, you will feel sorrow and you will be changed.
2007-04-21 17:19:40 · answer #2 · answered by Heidi 4 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When one truly reads the ' Holy Bible', He will find that Jesus only went into the Synagogue to teach the Rabbi's and Elders the true word of God, even at 12. Jesus always taught His followers out in the open, the creeks, hills, gardens. Jesus said this is His Church. Going to a Church doesn't make you a believer, it is meant to gather with those who have Beliefs like yours and to learn. The true Church of Jesus Christ is the outside of the Building, where all the real Beauty of God is. God Bless America !!
2007-04-29 11:06:11 · answer #3 · answered by fuzzypetshop 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are saved, they will go to heaven. This brings up a question though on whether they are truely saved or not. The bible tells us to fellowship with one another, praying together and counsel each other. It doesn't have to be in a 'church' setting but anywhere two or more come together to read and study the Word. For most, it is going to a building to worship and study and pray. Being secluded from other Christians will not encourage growth but delay it or stop it all together.
2007-04-21 17:17:47 · answer #4 · answered by VW 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing. Its just a building. And a Catholic IS a Christian.
2007-04-21 17:18:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a Mortal sin and if the person died they could be condemned -- actually by not going to Mass they are basically saying to God "I'm not interested" anyway. At least they are saying that Jesus' sacrifice isn't enough to get their butts out of bed on Sunday to give him an hour so he can give them eternal life. I guess he figures they are not worth him at that point and I would tend to agree after what he went through. If they repent and change and start paying him a little attention then that is another story.
2007-04-21 19:01:15 · answer #6 · answered by Midge 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Catholics are requred to attend Mass every Sunday and on specified holy days, and failing to do so, absent extenuating circumstances, objectively constitutes a mortal sin.
Non-Catholics are typically not required to attend services ... primarily because Catholics ARE.
2007-04-22 03:16:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Attending mass on Saturday evenings or Sunday mornings fulfills our obligation to honor the Sabbath Day. Deliberately skipping mass violates said Commandment, not to mention the fact one misses out on Holy Communion.
Let me put it to you this way: Nothing good has ever come from skipping mass.
2007-04-24 13:34:56 · answer #8 · answered by Daver 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They won't be getting fed spiritually as much as they could be by pastors and teachers in the church, they won't be giving their tithes and offerings to the church, they will miss out on the blessings of fellowship with a local body of believers, they will not be using their spiritual gifts to edify the body of Christ, they will miss out on opportunities to serve others in the church and they will be disobeying God by forsaking the assembling of believers together.
2007-04-21 17:21:26 · answer #9 · answered by attacksheep74 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I personally go to church and enjoy it but don't judge those that don't.... God did say in the bible to forsake not the assembling of yourselves together in the bible but he did not command it... there seems to be a big push coming from the pulpit in placing guilt trips on people who don't go to church...
I personally think its to get numbers up and the offering plates full ....
2007-04-21 17:20:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
We aren't required to attend services; we choose to in order to feed our soul and fellowship with fellow believers. But salvation isn't based on church attendance, it's based on belief in Christ Jesus.
So to answer your question - there won't really be a penalty or punishment for those people; but they may miss out on a fabulous opportunity to share their faith with others and be strengthened and encouraged in return. God bless!
2007-04-21 17:20:53 · answer #11 · answered by Sarah Ann 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋