They don't believe in Jesus, but is it okay for them to come if they are interested in the culture and want to see what happens at midnight mass?
2007-12-24 08:51:31 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Preferrably want to hear from non-Christians (ie. Jew, Muslim)
2007-12-24 08:52:19 · update #1
It is perfectly all right to do so. You should however explain to them that they should not receive Communion.
2007-12-24 08:55:09 · answer #1 · answered by PaulCyp 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Who knows, this person may become so interested in the Christian culture that it sparks a question within their heart about spirituality and their place in it.
Being a protestant, I would be interested to see what happens at midnight mass myself. However, I think you should explain what is to be expected before they get there, such as partaking of the holy eucharist.
2007-12-24 08:58:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I cant see why not
2007-12-24 09:27:29 · answer #3 · answered by Adam of the wired 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO there is nothing wrong with them attending. They Church welcomes them to Mass but asks that they refrain from receiving Communion as it implies unity and a belief that does not exist sadly.
2007-12-24 08:55:33 · answer #4 · answered by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
As long as you dont sacrifice him to your moon God Jesus its ok
(just kidding - am trying to be as ignorant as some Christians are about Islam)
Seriously if the service involved idolatry it would be forbidden for a Muslim to attend
2007-12-24 08:56:35 · answer #5 · answered by shaybani_yusuf 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sure - if they want to go. Why not? I'm pagan and I've attended a good number of Christian church services for various reasons over the years. I didn't melt or anything. :)
2007-12-24 08:57:50 · answer #6 · answered by swordarkeereon 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I go every year with my family and this year i will bring another atheist along. He's actually interested in believing in God though and has only been to church once.
2007-12-24 09:05:50 · answer #7 · answered by Emily 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your unsaved friends repent and accept Jesus as their Lord and personal Savior, why not?
Define midnight mass?
2007-12-24 09:00:40 · answer #8 · answered by journey 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I think it's OK... but the priests would not want them to partake in communion.
2007-12-24 08:56:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I'm a christian. It's fine, as long as they don't take communion.
2007-12-24 08:55:30 · answer #10 · answered by ralahinn1 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋