2007-10-28 00:22:16 · 15 answers · asked by zinia 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Why do people seek God outside - when he is in their heart??
2007-10-31 23:49:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree with you 100%. But I have observed -
1. To show off that one is religious
2. Conditioned mind, feels that is the way
3. Get-togather and pass time
4. Mind looks for external dependency
5. and so on...
I suppose it's subtle/gross greed and fear which brings people to church or temple.
2007-10-28 02:05:09 · answer #2 · answered by shanky_andy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Church is mainly for Absolution and also the Sacraments.
The authority to absolve sins has specifically been given to those called in the ministry of the apostles; "if you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven." (John 20:23)
Baptism is best done with as many witnesses as possible because they are supposed to be "teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you." (Matthew 28:19)
The Lord's Supper is best done in church because it helps one "examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup." (1 Corinthians 11:28)
2007-10-28 00:35:48 · answer #3 · answered by Holy Holly 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We must do things as a group.Jesus said" where 2 or 3 are gathered in my name I am in the midst of them", Why do birds not fly trans-continental solo? There is a greater chance of achieving things in a group.
2007-10-28 00:30:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Real "Church" is the one that built originally by Jesus Christ. If they (Christians) love the Head, that is Jesus, then, they will also must love the Body, that is the Church.
So, that is the reason why we go to the real Church, we "love" Jesus Christ.
2007-10-28 00:27:05 · answer #5 · answered by lit-the-light 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Jesus says we are never to fell to assemble on
the first day of the week. To bring our tithes into the storehouse.This means to bring,not send.
2007-10-28 00:53:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To engage in corporate worship, Christian fellowship, and to learn from the Pastor so that they can grow and remain strong in their faith.
2007-10-28 00:27:54 · answer #7 · answered by Martin S 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They like to listen to sermons and mingle with friends with similar beliefs I guess!
2007-10-28 00:29:36 · answer #8 · answered by bezsenný 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fellowship, education, group worship, growth. and you can't be around other christians who help you to develop your character at home, nor can you partake in the Sacrament of the Altar.
2007-10-28 00:30:07 · answer #9 · answered by That Guy Drew 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is important to have fellowship with those that believe.
It is important to be fed, the Word of God.
2007-10-28 02:03:28 · answer #10 · answered by drg5609 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
community, strength in numbers (they can accomplish some goals better in groups) because their scripture instructs them to gather, culture, tradition, because, as social beings, that is what people like to do.
2007-10-28 00:29:40 · answer #11 · answered by eiere 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋