The pews are too hard.
Jesus wasn't a blue eyed white man.
I don't like the statue of Jesus.
There aren't any good-looking girls there.
There aren't any good-looking guys there.
My family never went to church when I was a kid.
My husband doesn't go, so why should I.
My wife doesn't go, so why should I.
I don't have transportation.
Pastors can't forgive sins.
I worship God at home when I'm alone.
I don't believe in religion.
I'm not religious.
I hate it when they ask me to stand up and introduce myself.
The people always try to get me to join the church.
It's too stuffy, why don't they open some windows.
The air conditioner is too loud.
It's too hot, why don't they get air conditioning.
It's too cold in there, why don't they turn up the heat.
The choir isn't very good.
The choir doesn't sing often enough.
The choir is too loud.
I don't like the songs the choir sings.
I don't like the songs we have to sing.
I don't like them serving grape juice - they should serve wine.
I don't like them serving wine every two weeks.
The sermon is too long.
The service is too long.
I don't want to be around a bunch of bible thumpers.
Why should I give my money to some church?
I don't want to put anything in the plate.
I can't afford to give anything, and I don't want to be embarrassed.
I can't follow what they do, so why should I just sit there.
I don't understand what's goin' on anyway.
I'll get religious in my next life.
I'll get religion when I get to purgatory.
My family can get me into heaven after I'm dead.
I don't do nothing bad, so I'm goin' to heaven anyway.
I belong to the 700 club; that's good enough.
I watch Billy Graham every week.
I attend church by watching it on TV.
I listen to church on the radio.
I don't believe in God.
I don't think I really believe in God.... I'm just not sure.
I have nothing to wear.
I don't get up in time on Sunday morning.
I work lots of overtime....so I'm too tired to worship God.
Ain't got time.
I work six days a week. The seventh day belongs to me.
I don't have time for God.
I work seven days a week.
I like to party.
I still go to the bars on Saturday night.
I'll go to church after I stop cussin'.
I'll go to church after I stop drinking.
I'll go to church after I stop smoking.
I'm still a sinner.
I'm not good enough.
It's boring.
I'm too young - I'll go when I'm too old to have any more fun.
There are too many sinners in church.
There are too many hypocrites in church.
They don't meet my needs.
There are no people my age so I'm not going.
The preacher moves around to much.
2007-11-29 07:39:06 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
Here's one you forgot, which is why I don't go to church.
I don't need to go to church to be spiritual. Even Jesus said so.
2007-11-29 07:43:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 11⤊ 1⤋
You need to understand the difference between a doctrine of the Church, and the content of a private revelation (this particular one is part of the message of Fatima). As Catholics we are required to believe, accept and follow the doctrines of the Church; however, while many private revelations such as Fatima, Lourdes, Guadelupe, etc., have been investigated by the Church, the most it will say about them is that they are "worthy of belief" -- and we are then free to accept them or not. One can be completely and devoutly Catholic and never once acquire a devotion to any of these. As you can see, many have. But not all of us. From the Catechism: "The Christian economy, therefore, since it is the new and definitive Covenant, will never pass away; and no new public revelation is to be expected before the glorious manifestation of our Lord Jesus Christ. Yet even if Revelation is already complete, it has not been made completely explicit; it remains for Christian faith gradually to grasp its full significance over the course of the centuries. "Throughout the ages, there have been so-called 'private' revelations, some of which have been recognized by the authority of the Church. They do not belong, however, to the deposit of faith. It is not their role to improve or complete Christ's definitive Revelation, but to help live more fully by it in a certain period of history. Guided by the Magisterium of the Church, the sensus fidelium knows how to discern and welcome in these revelations whatever constitutes an authentic call of Christ or his saints to the Church. "Christian faith cannot accept 'revelations' that claim to surpass or correct the Revelation of which Christ is the fulfillment, as is the case in certain non-Christian religions and also in certain recent sects which base themselves on such 'revelations'." I realize that the language in which the "five sins" is written is very startling to non-Catholics. Exposition on Mary can get rather flowery at times (and remember that Fatima occurred in the early 1900s). The underlying message that a Catholic understands here is that, since we believe Mary always points people to Christ, disparaging or attacking her can potentially turn or keep people away from Him. It might have been more reassuring to Protestants had the language of this message been more restrained and to the point, but you were not its intended audience.
2016-05-26 22:19:53 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's one, it says in the bible, do not make a public display of your religion, whorship God behind locked doors and closed windows. Cant quote it exactly word for word, but its there :-)
The kiss of the sun for promise
The sun of the bird for mirth
I am closer to God in my garden
Than anywhere else on earth
Much worship today has digressed to be no more than entertainment for people. When we have choirs to sing to us and concerts to entertain us, we are not worshipping God; but we have become the spectators who are being entertained. Let us not try to call this worship. This is very disrespectful and demeaning toward God to reduce our worship of God to the entertaining of ourselves. Worship is not a spectator event. We dare not become spectators, because in worship it is God who is the spectator.
It also says in the bible that God is NOT in any building, a church or otherwise
2007-11-29 09:31:10 · answer #3 · answered by isotope2007 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Around here--in the heart of the Bible belt--religious intolerance is the word, and since I won't tolerate that, I don't attend organized services. I do go to special events at the Unity Church--which is very eclectic and allows any religion to use it's services for worship. My church is where I am.
2007-11-29 07:52:52 · answer #4 · answered by Isadora 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I do not attend church and have not for years. When my first 2 kids were small and we were not getting any financial help from their father and times were tough , we were told to tithe more or we had to leave our church. I told the pastor then I am sorry I have to feed my kids and if that is what you want we will go. Never went back. I do not believe you have to go to church to believe and have faith. Or give your grocery money to be a member.
2007-11-29 08:47:08 · answer #5 · answered by Aloha_Ann 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes! Because if you haven't realised not all of us believe in god or have the time to visit church.
I don't believe God is a great reason not to go to church how would you feel if pile of "Non-believers" turned up at church saying to each other "I don't believe in God - to me this is a load of rubbish, but I come because that's not a good enough excuse"
2007-11-29 07:59:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps your pastor would like to put this announcement in his newsletter:
In order to make it possible for everyone to attend church services next week, we are planning a special “No Excuse Sunday”.
1) Cots will be placed in the vestibule for those who say; “Sunday is my only day for sleeping in”.
2) Eye drops will be available for those whose eyes are tired from watching TV too late on Saturday night.
3) We will have steel helmets for those who believe the roof will “cave in” if they show up for church services.
4) Blankets will be furnished for those who complain that the church building is “too cold”. Fans will be on hand for those who say, the church building is “too hot”.
5) There will be a special section with lounge chairs for those who feel that our pews are too hard.
6) We will have hearing aids for the members who say; the preacher doesn’t talk loud enough. There will be cotton for those who say; the preacher talks too loud.
7) Score cards will be available for those who wish to count the hypocrites!
8) We guarantee that some relatives will be present for those who like to go visiting on Sunday.
9) There will be TV dinners available for those who claim they can’t go to church and cook dinner, too.
10) One section of the church will have some trees and grass for those who see God in nature, especially on the golf course!
11) For the fishermen - we will stock the baptistery pool full of fish.
12) Doctors and nurses will be in attendance for those who plan to be sick on Sunday.
13) The auditorium will be decorated with both Christmas poinsettias and Easter lilies for those who have never worshipped without them.
14) We will have representatives from the finest clothing stores for our weekly give-away, that’s right, “Free” clothes and accessories, for those of you who have absolutely “nothing to wear”!
See you at church services Sunday!
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"Better to light a candle then curse the darkness"
2007-11-29 11:43:30 · answer #7 · answered by frodo 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
well jesus didnt go to church he preached wherever people were... he didnt ask for money... he didnt wear the best of clothing... what he did he did out the goodness of his heart and for others.... i use too go too church one time i asked the preacher and his family for a ride home.... he said he wasnt going my way.... but i bet i helped pay for that big caddy he was driving... but i bet jesus would have walked me home if i had asked...... i read my bible and pray i dont need to be in church too do that..... i do pretty well right here with my family a family that prays together stays together ....
2007-11-29 11:26:00 · answer #8 · answered by starglowshady 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I believe it.
I went to the church one night when I was in need, it was an awful stormy night. I wanted so badly to sit there and talk to God... The doors were locked...
I never went back...
The people I know now who call themselves Christians are in for a big surprise when they stand before God!
That is my belief and I'm sticking to it...
Pat, I'm with you on this one!
here i go again! lol
2007-11-29 09:27:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You don't need excuses, just don't go. I go because it makes me feel good. And to thank my Lord for the blessings he has bestowed on me. I guess I'm selfish for going for myself. Oh yeah, It is in the top ten "Remember the Sabbath and keep it Holy" Just do what makes you feel good and you know what that is...
What if you were in front of our Lord and he pulled out that list that you wrote and said here are the excuses for you not entering Heaven?
2007-11-29 07:49:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have heard most of these and many others. What I try to remember is that you can pray, be religious, lead a good life, and miss church. God still loves you!
2007-11-29 08:41:30 · answer #11 · answered by Dave 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋