2007-06-12 18:42:39 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The downside is it is a complete waste of time. The upside is that if you insist on wasting your time, you may meet someone there that may be interested in sinning with you.
2007-06-12 18:45:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
The downside is you have to sit and listen to mostly boring sermons. The upside is that you belong to a community of people who worship the Divine Presence in the same way you do.
2007-06-12 18:47:37 · answer #2 · answered by Sicilian Godmother 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The downside is you go to a false church that could lead to hell, and the upside is you go to a good bible believing church and go to heaven.
God Bless
2007-06-12 19:00:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where 2 or 3 are gathered in His name = there He is in there midst- we have great praise and worship- it is a learning, spiritual and emotional experience- you get to fellowship w other believers- you may be surprised at the miracles that may occur and what the Lord may do-you may develop some wonderful friendships= downside- you may meet a jerk or two- but that is life-
2007-06-12 18:50:25 · answer #4 · answered by Debby B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Downside- Sitting in uncomfortable seats for an extended period, listening to a preacher bitching, crying babies and annoying children, having to listen to hundreds of tone-deaf people belting out hymns.
The Upside - Eternal Salvation
2007-06-12 18:47:55 · answer #5 · answered by Jason Mason Twelve 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Upside: Moral guidance
Downside: Brainwashing, archaic beliefs
2007-06-12 18:49:24 · answer #6 · answered by 1M9 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No downside to going to church, love to be in church worshiping my Lord and Saviour. That is what it is all about. Bringing honor and glory to HIM
2007-06-12 18:46:09 · answer #7 · answered by em.t.space 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Upsides
- you learn alot of morals at a young age.
- people who attend chuch tend to be very well respected people.
- you feel welcomed in a community.
Downsides
- you get taught some things that have little or no proof at all.
- if you let it.. these things may stick in your head forever.
2007-06-12 18:47:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the strict sense going to church is impossible. You either ARE church, or you AREN'T. Church is a group of believers, not a building, not even a social gathering.
2007-06-12 18:46:51 · answer #9 · answered by Mutations Killed Darwin Fish 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Healthy families have family pride; members are not ashamed to be recognized as a part of the family. Sadly, I have met many believers who have never publicly identified themselves with their spiritual family as Jesus commanded - by being baptized. Baptism is not an optional ritual, to be delayed or postponed.
2007-06-12 18:52:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋