I recently went to church. I really liked it but it was pretty much empty at the time. Now, i would like to go this Christmas to listen to the choirs. Would it be okay if i am a Non Christian?
2007-10-18 06:52:57 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes you can go... there isn't an "I'm a Christian" ID that they check at the door or anything!
2007-10-18 06:56:39 · answer #1 · answered by I, Sapient 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Every Christian church I know about welcomes non-Christians. You can't join officially unless you profess Christ as your Savior and are publicly baptized, but you can get involved in all the aspects of church life. Sunday School, women's groups, men's groups, youth groups, etc. You can't take a leader position, but you can join right in with the members. I have a friend who attended our church for probably 15 years and was very active in all the things, but didn't actually join until recently. I feel sure you could join the choir, too. I know you could in our church. Hope you have a good experience there. God bless you.
2007-10-18 14:01:25 · answer #2 · answered by Joyful Noise 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Funny thing, when I was in grade school, and an atheist, I sang every Christmas at a huge Catholic church.
Until I was about 16, I was a lyric coloratura soprano.
Now I'm a Mezzo with big, big balls, if I could still hit high C I'd be considered Wagnerian.
2007-10-18 14:00:14 · answer #3 · answered by LabGrrl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like that church is dead, because they do not follow the precepts of Christ. A living church has lots of children and they actively participate in the body of Christ.
But what would be the purpose of going to sing songs about a Savior that you don't believe in? I'm sure you would be welcome anyway, but I'm just wondering what your reasoning is. If you listen to them, you should really pay attention to the lyrics.
2007-10-18 14:09:23 · answer #4 · answered by FUNdie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Anyone is welcome.
If the church refused to let non-Christians in, how would they ever hear or learn about the Christian faith?
In fact, my church normally aims its Sunday services towards the "non-Christian". It is designed to introduce and invite them into the Christian faith. We are encouraged to invite and bring non-Christians to church.
2007-10-18 14:03:25 · answer #5 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course! God welcomes anyone, anytime and so should the Churches. (I've never known a church to reject admittance to anyone and if they have, they are not Christian and you wouldn't want to go there anyway!)
2007-10-18 14:00:13 · answer #6 · answered by dawnUSA 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I have never seen a 'real' church that would turn you away. If it says choir on the signboard, go on in.
2007-10-18 13:57:06 · answer #7 · answered by great gig in the sky 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Generally no. But you can go Caroling with a group.
A Jewish friend of mine used to go Caroling with the Goyum.
2007-10-18 14:06:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course. very few churches turn away non-christians.
usually because they believe that it will give them a chance to gain new converts.
2007-10-18 13:57:12 · answer #9 · answered by Chippy v1.0.0.3b 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I know a Jewish woman with a good voice, she enjoys it and everyone seems to like her (and her voice.)
Jim
2007-10-18 13:59:25 · answer #10 · answered by JAMES K 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋