Do you think that being part of a strong, loving community is very important? Does your church provide that? How does having or not having strong, loving relationships affect YOUR faith?
2007-04-25 08:05:35 · 7 answers · asked by artist_soul_auslaut 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I think it's very important. You find there support and help. Like if you don't understand something in the Bible, you can have others help you. And the Bible says Where 2 or more are gathered in My name, I am with them. I think community fellowship was important from the very inception of Christianity. This is what I'm having trouble finding in a church though. Sometimes when I go in a church, I feel like I'm walking into a clique or something that I'm not a part of. Some are very welcoming but it takes a long time to really establish strong relationships, and when you haven't found a church yet, it makes it difficult. So not having these relationships yet is affecting my faith, because I feel sort of alone.
2007-04-25 08:12:31 · answer #1 · answered by Nuff Said Sis 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
for me having a strong, loving community is important. But it is not on the top of my list for things to do. My church provides that, they are very loving. They hug me and before they say 'how are you?' they say 'God bless you'. They are very kind. But they are older then me, and I don't really have a lot in common with them other then my belief in Jesus Christ and the Christian church.
If I stay away from church, It doesn't do anything to my faith. I still love Jesus (God), but I forget the love and fellowship and get more confused about the scriptures. I don't feel the spirit as much, and it's easier to stray away from God. I get more caught up in the world.
2007-04-25 08:25:43 · answer #2 · answered by the shiz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have recently found a church that I feel so at home in. It is like I have an extended family, what a blessing. I have many friends of different religions and of no religion at all. . .but when I am going through a difficult time I call on my friends of faith because they are the only ones who can help bring comfort.
I don't believe you have to go to church to go to heaven. . .but I believe if you can find the right one for you it will be such a blessing to you. To be able to gather in prayer and study the Word of God together. It can be a real place to gain strength and encouragement.
Just yesterday when my 4 year old daughter was sick and the pastor called to pray and different women from the church. . .I though of how blessed I am to be surrounded by so many people who truly care and who will join with me in prayer. :)
2007-04-25 08:12:07 · answer #3 · answered by sparkles9 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its extremely important. Thats why so much emphasis is put on the family and church. Christian fellowship is a gift to be celebrated and enjoyed. Faith also needs to be questioned and discussed. Relationships are good for that.
2007-04-25 08:14:11 · answer #4 · answered by chavito 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's important. But if it's not there, I'm a Christian just the same. There are people I know and care for in my church, but there are also plenty of people I don't know. In even a medium-sized parish, it's impossible to know everybody. I'm less concerned about how other parishioners act toward me, and more about how I act in "the world" outside of church. Christ sent us out into the world, and didn't ask us to shy away from it. It's nice if people are polite to me at church, but that's hardly the point. What matters is that I take personal responsibility and behave charitably toward others.
2007-04-25 08:11:27 · answer #5 · answered by solarius 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it is important to have a community and friends that are believers, it helps to hold you accountable, as well as help you grow in your walk to God.
My church provides that, they make it the forefront of what they do (well, other than be worshippers of God lol).
2007-04-25 08:14:02 · answer #6 · answered by arewethereyet 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-30 06:49:15 · answer #7 · answered by blanga 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋