My daughter and I have been going to a Church of God service every now and then. My husband doesn't like it because he says it's a sin and we must only attend a Catholic church. Is he correct?
2007-06-19 00:49:43 · 13 answers · asked by Kelli J 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Religions inherently dislike their converts from listening to anything that might contradict their pet superstitions. This is because there really is no factual basis for any of it, and, therefore, converts can be as easily swayed by one as another depending on which has more emotional appeal.
2007-06-19 00:52:41 · answer #1 · answered by nondescript 7 · 0⤊ 5⤋
Kelli,
The answer to your question is participation. If you are there to be with family support or research that is fine. But you can not in any way participate in the service. Zero. Nada. No can do. You can't sing their songs, jump up and down, say "Amen" to the sermons. You CAN be there to support a sense of unity for family/friends.
To do so is a sin, To be among those of other faiths in different 'denominations' and PARTICIPATE says "I agree" or "I accept" with them.
Do you accept all the teachings of Church of God? Do you deny all the teachings of the One True Faith, Catholicism? If the answer is "no" to both questions....why are you going?? No excuse is acceptable.
As a Catholic, I do not believe it's wise to attend Protestant or non-denom Bible studies for these very reasons - there is a constant eroding of the Catholic's beliefs in favor of individual authority and interpretation. So, I would say from a Catholic point of view, to enter into an evangelical setting, what strikes me the most is the individuality and the presumption that we can go it on our own - and the implicit denial of things Catholic. - In that sense, it is hostile to my Catholic and Christian faith. Do you know for a fact that this will not harm you daughter?
Also, attendance at a Protestant service cannot stand as a substitute for obligatory attendance at Sunday Mass. You must attend Sunday Mass.
Don't like what I say? Sorry hon! I have five different Popes that have made this proclamation, and I stand by it 150%
2007-06-22 08:25:32 · answer #2 · answered by Michelle_My_Belle 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Pastor Billy says: this is really a yes and no answer.
Are you and your daughter also Catholic? if yes and you are avoiding the Christian Mass on Sunday's and holy days while attending a non-catholic service than it is a sin. Mass attendance on Sunday and all holy days is a obligation of all Catholics.
If you aren't Catholic and are in a mixed marriage with your husband than no it isn't a sin, also if you aren't missing Catholic Mass to attend than no it isn't a sin. The same applies for your daughter.
The danger here is a lack of understanding of Catholicism and the influence of those in the non-catholic community persuading you to believe you don't need to be Catholic to follow Christ.
This is the real tragedy and I urge you to learn your Catholic faith so as to understand the fullness of the Catholic faith.
My question would be why do you perfer the non-catholic service? Are these reasons good enough? Do you believe in Christ's real presence as found in the eucharist?
2007-06-19 02:01:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should attend a Catholic Mass on Sundays and holy days whenever possible. When it is not possible due to sickness or extreme conditions then you are exempt from Mass and it is not a sin.
It is a sin to knowingly and willingly skip Mass even if you attend all other services.
So knowing this that means up to now you have not committed a sin but from now on you will be.
It is not a sin if you attend Mass and decide to attend another service of another denomination.
Why do you ask? Well first and foremost you should fulfill the obligation to your faith and after that you can explore other faiths if you wish. Unlike popular beliefs, many religion including Roman Catholics encourage study of other religion.
2007-06-19 00:57:27 · answer #4 · answered by easywintoo 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you are Catholic, but attending a non-Catholic service as the act of fulfilling one's weekly observation of the Sabbath, it is sinful.
By attending a non-Catholic service, you are swearing belief in all that denomination stands for - including it's non-Catholic and maybe even anti-Catholic doctrines. To swear belief in things non/anti-Catholic is sacrilege.
To be Catholic is to swear belief in all things Catholic, and only Catholic. This means, among other things, attending weekly mass at a Catholic Church.
2007-06-20 04:43:07 · answer #5 · answered by Daver 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Attending and participating in the worship services of a Non-Catholic church are two different things. If you are a Catholic and you participate in the worship services of another Church you are in effect rejecting the Catholic faith. Your husband has a point.
Peace and blessings!
2007-06-19 01:52:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No it is not a sin. You can attend any church you like as long as you fulfil the required observances in a Catholic church.
2007-06-19 00:59:16 · answer #7 · answered by tentofield 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you’re not attending Sunday Mass anymore because you’ve been visiting a different church, then yes, it’s a sin. We are obligated to worship and honor God on His holy day with the worship He gave us, the Holy Mass, no matter what else we do.
2007-06-20 03:53:24 · answer #8 · answered by Danny H 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is only a sin if you SKIP MASS in favor of going to another church's services.
If you go to Mass on ,say, Saturday...and then another denomination on Sunday...then you are fine.
You CANNOT receive any form of communion in a non-Catholic church
2007-06-21 12:37:27 · answer #9 · answered by Mommy_to_seven 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My in laws are Catholic and they would have that kind of view. I am church of England and that makes me the devil incarnate to them. If you are happy with your choice and feel comfortable and that you get something from going to this other church, then do so. God can be praised in many ways and I can't see how praising him in a different type of forum makes you a sinner.
2007-06-19 00:56:03 · answer #10 · answered by lisa m 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The catholic church -like all other churches- do not like it when you take your religion else where. I am sure there is an applicable bible quote to prove that. I recommend you read this with yuor daughter; http://godisimaginary.com/
2007-06-19 01:08:30 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋