Do a lot of church folks suspect there's no god; but they go to church anyway, cause it feels good?

Question

And it's what they're used to?

Answer 1

Why would it feel good if there was no God. The Holy Spirit aids us in worship.

Answer 2

I am absolutely positive that there are some within the church buildings in America who wonder whether God really exists or not. I have met a few personally. Everybody knows that many people attend church to look good in public, meet people that could become a good significant other, and other reasons that are not righteous. I'd even bet that every Christian, even the ones who truly believe, has wondered whether God is really real, or whether, at least, the God of the Bible is the right one. I know I have wondered that at times. Ultimately though, I figured out that Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life, just like He said (John 14:6). God has revealed Himself to me in many personal ways, and I've also found answers to a lot of scientific type questions about Genesis and what not. If you wonder about those things, you should visit a creationist's website before you just throw away your faith because if you are wrong about whether God exists or not and He does exist, you'll never stop paying for your mistake.

Also, for the world's sake, Karl Marx and Joseph Stalin were Bible-believing Christians who gave up their faith after reading Darwin's book, "The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection: The Preservation of Favored Races in the Struggle for Life." Marx went on to write "The Communist Manifesto," which has destroyed numerous countries. Stalin killed between 60 and 100 million of his own people. Adolf Hitler's book, "Mein Kampf," is full of evolution. He said, "I regard Christianity as the most fatal and seductive lie that ever existed." He also killed millions of people. I think it's safe to say that the world would've been better off if these men had devoted their lives to loving God and loving their neighbors, rather than what they did when they lost their faith. I'm not sure that Hitler ever truly believed, but my point remains. Are all atheists bad people? No worse than the rest of humanity (see Romans 3), but I think that a radical interpretation of atheism has shown to be very destructive to humanity.

Answer 3

There are many and varied reasons that people attend church - and if one is because it feels good, that's fine by me. Church does feel good. Being part of a church family feels good. Contributing to the greater community by volunteering through church organizations feels good. And if someone is questioning God's existence, Church is the best place for them to be.

Answer 4

The only person I have to give an account for is myself. Even if that were true for every other person in church besides me that still wouldn't invalidate the good reasons I have for believing in God.

Answer 5

This is a dumb answer because 1,You defeate the whole purpose of the Church.People go to Church because they believe in God,and Will recieve some sort of spirtual bathing,that will make them feel good. It,should make them feel good.

Answer 6

When I was a child and forced to go to church, I always believed that there was a God, but that the church and its members didn't have a clue about God and Christ's message. Today I still have strong faith, but I steer clear of all religous organizations becasued I believe they preach the word of man, not the word of God.

Answer 7

I don't know if they feel that there is no God.

I know that the church is like a hospital. The church is full or sick people. Sick from sin.

We have the good and the bad people in church.

The Bible says that when Christ comes again he will separate the bad from the good.

We just have to learn to live with everyone until then.

Answer 8

I knew a guy in our church who seemed not to be too sure of some of the stuff in the Bible, like when Joshua stopped the sun. One time I asked him point-blank if it could be there is no god, and he said if I have doubts to talk with the pastor. He wouldn't admit it, but somehow I could tell.

Answer 9

During my father's eulogy the Epsicopal minister told the congregation that my father had an abiding personal faith in resurrection and eternal life. At that point three of his seven children chuckled so loud they drew attention. We knew he was a pathologist who said he had never found evidence of the existence of God, and he told us children that he attended church to keep our mom company. He is long dead. She is over 88 years old and I do not remember ever seeing her actually pray. Yup, they lived admirable lives, but they attended church for reasons far different than religious dogma.

Answer 10

I went to church for years. Over four times a week if fact. It had nothing to do with the religion (I am agnostic.) I just went because all my friends went and it was a safe place to hang out.
Plus, my boyfirends family is mormon. He was raised that way and had to go to church because they forced him. As soon as he was old enough he stopped going.
So, I totally agree with you.

Answer 11

They don't necessarily believe in god, but they like church and so they keep going.