If you invited someone not of your faith to attend your church, would you agree to return the gesture by attending their church, if they asked you to?
If you answer yes, would this turnabout extend to all faiths -- Christians, Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, Unitarian Universalists, Wiccans, Mormons -- or would you draw the line somewhere and refuse a reciprocal invitation to a particular house of worship?
2007-07-17 07:21:02 · 17 answers · asked by Emerald Blue 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Absolutely! I would welcome it, in fact, if the other person and I did it to learn about each other's beliefs and worship. No conversion pressure, just experience, learn, and enjoy!
Would I draw the line? Well, maybe at Satanism... I don't know if I could observe a satanic ritual and not be affected by it. But I would really love to attend something Islamic or Buddist or Pagan; it'd be facinating.
2007-07-17 07:29:00 · answer #1 · answered by Church Music Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would agree to go the the worship services of some other faiths. I have done this so limited extent and I would very much like to go to a Temple service.
There are faiths whose invitations I would be reluctant to accept, and I imagine they would feel the same way about my Christianity.
2007-07-17 08:02:59 · answer #2 · answered by †LifeOnLoan† 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's great you want to invite them to your church, hopefully they'd learn something. As for going to their church, go for it. Show them you respect them and their beliefs and you're not just looking for another conversion. You don't have to believe what their church believes, but you've gained the trust of a friend. I wouldn't, though, go visit a satin worshiper because the devil will try to decieve you.
2007-07-17 07:29:12 · answer #3 · answered by kmarie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a person is truly devoted to their church they would instantly reject any invitation to another church...besides if you know the truth why would you want to visit one where they do not teach truth, salvation, and most of all one that does not have Jesus Christ as head of the church!!
I would not go...I left the catholic church 10 years ago and since then I do not set foot in a catholic church.
I refuse to be pulled back into the darkness I was in before I accepted Jesus as my personal Lord and Savior.
2007-07-17 07:46:36 · answer #4 · answered by Commander 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would go to the church of another denomination of the Christian faith but not to any other church worshiping false gods
2007-07-17 07:36:03 · answer #5 · answered by servant FM 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course. I've attended many, many churches and services other than my own. I've been to many services outside of my denomination, and outside of my religion. And if it's a matter of inviting someone to my own church, then what's fair is fair, and I should be prepared to go to theirs, if asked. How could I possibly expect someone to attend worship services with me if I stubbornly refused to go to theirs?
2007-07-17 07:31:53 · answer #6 · answered by solarius 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would draw the line at a Satanic Church.
2007-07-17 15:19:31 · answer #7 · answered by pkvan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would need need to be strong and stand up for what is the truth and and be prepared to preach it at all costs as did the apostles and disciples of christ. Though also being careful that you are not casting your pearls before swine and engaging in vain jangling.
2007-07-17 07:26:26 · answer #8 · answered by scarletsalem 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would definately return the gesture if they asked! I think it is important to understand others' faiths even though you don't agree with it. It's stupid to argue your point to lets say a Pagan, if you don't know anything about the Pagan's beliefs!
2007-07-17 07:25:15 · answer #9 · answered by Y!A P0int5 Wh0r3 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a Christian, I spent two years studying Islam.
Before I became Catholic.
I am not afraid of going to another service, I have already attended most.
Peace be with you!
2007-07-17 07:25:19 · answer #10 · answered by C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋