Anyone else think that American churches are becoming more and more superficial?
There is a story about this little town on a Sunday right before the service began. A young man entered the church and the whole church began murmuring under their breath. The man had old blue jeans, a torn shirt, scraggly hair - obviously a homeless person. All the people made sure there was no room for anyone to sit down so that he wouldn't sit next to him. The minister came out and the people kept on talking under their breath. Then right before the minister started to speak, the young man walked down the aisle a few feet and sat on the floor. Now everyone was appalled. Finally an old member of the church started walking toward the man. Everyone felt a little more at ease being that the man was going to be confronted about being there by a church elder. But instead, the elder sat next to him in the aisle.
Everyone became embarrasingly quiet again, and the minister began his sermon....
2007-06-17 17:09:28 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I think that is seems to boil down to perception versus reality. I think many churches care more about how they are perceived by the pubic at large than about the quality of the message they are telling. You should be able to go to church and learn something of significance. I think the people who attend these churches are to blame as well. They go to Church on Sunday and think that cuts the mustard.
2007-06-17 17:34:34 · answer #1 · answered by NIHIL VERUM NISI MORS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While I can't say that compared to other countries we are becoming more superficial I can tell you that our churches are becoming more superficial.
My best friend is a born-again Christian and when she moved she went to a new church. She was disgusted by what she saw. It was all signing and the Priest acted more like a rock star. Their "donations" went solely to church additions to an already HUGE church and nothing went to the needy. There was only one reading and almost no mention of what Jesus did for us. She never went back again. The sad thing is, this is not a one time thing with churches around where I live.
2007-06-18 00:12:33 · answer #2 · answered by Kate 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't think American churches are that superficial but the story is truly an inspiring one.
Jesus was homeless; roamed around with His disciples. He had scraggly hair, wore common clothes, etc. and the Pharisees never expected Him to be the Son of God judging Him by His outward appearance. Just a thought.
2007-06-18 00:13:51 · answer #3 · answered by chrstnwrtr 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
This story is just that.A story found on many card sites. But i do have to agree that what one wears are judged by so called Christians. i have been a Christian for many years and have seen it many times.
But is also found in all religions and beliefs,all over the World not just America.
2007-06-18 00:16:19 · answer #4 · answered by ♥ Mel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From my own personal experiences like that, you have nicely illustrated why I no longer attend church.
I own no suits. I love my jeans, t-shirts, and wild, long, Jamaican-like hair.
2007-06-18 00:16:31 · answer #5 · answered by RIFF 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It has become a private club for similar financial class.
People forget why they are there.
Shame on them.
2007-06-18 00:14:06 · answer #6 · answered by Himiko 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
American Churches win!! Yeaaa!!!!
2007-06-18 00:11:48 · answer #7 · answered by Arnon 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Homeless people would be welcomed to most churches.
2007-06-18 00:13:46 · answer #8 · answered by LD 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
let 'em be superficial. The best thing about churches ,IMO, the architecture: high rise ceilings and stained glass windows
2007-06-18 00:12:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
The problem with society is the deterioration of the church and the family. that is my argument. now there is a lack of morals, higher rate of divorce, babies out of wedlock. etc etc
2007-06-18 00:12:54 · answer #10 · answered by T P 2 · 2⤊ 3⤋