How can anyone remain a member of a church if they admit that they doubt almost every doctrine of the church?
2007-05-26 09:07:30 · 17 answers · asked by shericomes 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Most of my fellow church members have admitted at one time or another that they don't believe what the preacher says each Sunday.
2007-05-26 09:09:38 · update #1
When I was in this difficulty, of those I could trust to talk to (at my evangelical bible-believing church)
about one-third, to my surprise, did not believe but valued the community, the belonging, to the point that saying and doing the "right" things in order to maintain that seemed no real problem for them.
"it's just a social club with rules you must play along"
As some one else put it.
I couldn't do that. But yes, I do at times miss what I had to give up. And I understand those who chose differently.
2007-05-26 09:48:14 · answer #1 · answered by Pedestal 42 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't be a member. That doesn't mean you cannot attend a church.
You said most people say that don't believe everything the preacher says each Sunday. Why should they. As long as they hold on to the basic truths.
2007-05-26 16:21:29 · answer #2 · answered by Shirley T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you should not go back to the church. Yes, everyone, in every church sins and hopefully can admit to it. There are churchs, such as mine, that do not force you to follow a church agenda or doctrine...they have one, but you are welcome to be there no matter what you believe.
Now...are you serious, or is this just another poke at religion? Not accepting church dogma is one thing, but if you do not believe in God then your question really has no validity.
The Ol' Hippie Jesus Freak
Grace, Peace and Love in Christ
Peg
2007-05-26 16:13:19 · answer #3 · answered by Dust in the Wind 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only solution is to actually study the Bible and see what it says. The preacher is not the Bible and thus does not need to be believed. Figure out what the Bible says and then find a church that has those doctrines and practices.
2007-05-26 16:12:38 · answer #4 · answered by Nicky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I think that you should just believe what you want and if you don't believe in what the preacher says still go to church so that maybe what he's saying will click into you and maybe if you keep going you will believe in him after .. who knows how long it could be awhile or just a short time. But if you go to church I think that you should believe because there's no other point in going to church, unless you WANT to believe in God, but you just don't agree. If you don't believe in God and you don't WANT to believe in him, then there is absolutely no point in going.
2007-05-26 16:47:37 · answer #5 · answered by Hazel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't believe in God, why are you attending church in the first place?
*Oh I see your added details. If you really don't believe in God then there's no reason to attend church. If you are simply having doubts and don't agree with what the pastor preaches, then it's time to find a new church.
2007-05-26 16:10:27 · answer #6 · answered by iamnoone 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you find a church that believes what you believe...or allows you to believe as you want to.....yes you will not always agree with the preacher...but if you are feeling pressured to believe or to admit you believe something that you do not believe then it is the wrong church for you.
I have had many conversations with my clergy when i did not agree with his sermon....it was good to hear his point...and he actually said he was glad to hear mine...rather than just blindly following what he said.
2007-05-26 16:12:26 · answer #7 · answered by Patricia G 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you should stop going to a church if you disagree with the tenets of their religion.
Who do you think you're kidding? If you agree that there is a God, then he/she/it knows you don't believe and you're wasting your time praying.
Okay, so if your preacher is full of cra*, you should rally the congregation together to hire a different one. Disagreeing with the preacher and disagreeing with the basic philosophy of a religion are two VERY different problems.
2007-05-26 16:10:00 · answer #8 · answered by bonnechancepetitchat 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can fake anything you like but don't you think you're kidding your self?
Why by a member of a church when - obviously - you are not or you don't want to be?
Faking is any better than lying?
2007-05-26 16:18:05 · answer #9 · answered by MARY B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I assume there are reason why you have to be there - and that you'd rather not have to.
So take out your inconvenience on the church hierarchy: ask question that make them uncomfortable. Bring up Biblical contradictions. Suffering, support for slavery, the fate of Righteous Pagans etc. Make 'em sweat, and possibly even think.
CD
2007-05-26 16:15:17 · answer #10 · answered by Super Atheist 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋