Is Christianity becoming an Eastern Religion?

[Atonement]

My question to this would be.. Why would one not want to go to Church (i.e a building)? Usually the reason seems to be simple, and some look at it as a copout. Here is the basic reason why people do not attend Church

1) They want to do things their way, and do not want to answer to anyone (how powerful and truthful that is)

"One another" is mentioned 234 times in the Bible and 117 of those Scriptures are in regards to the four mentioned below

1) Pray for one another

2) Bless one another

3) Forgive one another

4) And love one another

Of course there are many others.. (i.e. Comfort one another, edify one another, Lift up one another, be kind to one another) etc etc.

How are we to do anything with "one another" if we are not there?

This is why many see it as a copout.. Sure going to "Church" does not make you a Christian..

Are you a solider if you don't have a army? I suppose

Are you a teacher if you don't have a class? I suppose

But are you making the best of your position as a Christian? I would say no

Each of us has skills, and your local Church could use yours skills. Now you may say "I don't have any skills" Sure you do, and being born again and bought by the Blood of Jesus gives you more then the qualifications to use those skills in Church. Maybe you should pray about it, and not turn your cheek away from the Lord's Church.

Just a thought my friends

[mizzdy]

However, am I the only one that notices that this comment is usually made towards those who already attend church?

I am sorry that anyone would think that I was directing this at them, it was not my intention at all. Actually I saw the quote in another forum and it was directed towards an agnostic there. I am also sorry that my words, it seems, in some way were taken as a insult to church goers that was not my intention either. I myself do not attend a church although I continuely pray that God lead me where He wishes me to be. I fellowhship with believers as well as have bible study and for now this is where I feel God is leading me. Once again I am sorry if anyone thought I was insulting church goers or putting it down in anyway.

[Guest man]

The overriding mindset among many Christians and many church organisations is that going to church (ie, the building - once every Sunday) does not on its own make you a Christian, but if you don't do this, then there's no way you can be Christian????

I find this to be true with many church-goers.

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I myself do not attend church.....I tried it.....got nothing out of it.

Y-O-U weren't supposed to get anything out of it.

Then why does anyone go?

And what's the purpose of the preacher?

[Guest man]

My question to this would be.. Why would one not want to go to Church (i.e a building)? Usually the reason seems to be simple, and some look at it as a copout. Here is the basic reason why people do not attend Church

1) They want to do things their way, and do not want to answer to anyone (how powerful and truthful that is)

"One another" is mentioned 234 times in the Bible and 117 of those Scriptures are in regards to the four mentioned below

1) Pray for one another

2) Bless one another

3) Forgive one another

4) And love one another

Of course there are many others.. (i.e. Comfort one another, edify one another, Lift up one another, be kind to one another) etc etc.

How are we to do anything with "one another" if we are not there?

This is why many see it as a copout.. Sure going to "Church" does not make you a Christian..

Are you a solider if you don't have a army? I suppose

Are you a teacher if you don't have a class? I suppose

But are you making the best of your position as a Christian? I would say no

Each of us has skills, and your local Church could use yours skills. Now you may say "I don't have any skills" Sure you do, and being born again and bought by the Blood of Jesus gives you more then the qualifications to use those skills in Church. Maybe you should pray about it, and not turn your cheek away from the Lord's Church.

Just a thought my friends

There are 168 hours in a week.

Most people spend 2 to 3 hours a week in church.

What do you for the other 165 hours?

Cannot any of what you mentioned be done outside of church? Or does it have to be done in that building?

If you feel the need to go to church, then go....but don't put down those who don't, because I don't put down those who do.

[Atonement]

Then why does anyone go?

And what's the purpose of the preacher?

The purpose of a preacher:

[Matthitjah]

The overriding mindset among many Christians and many church organisations is that going to church (ie, the building - once every Sunday) does not on its own make you a Christian, but if you don't do this, then there's no way you can be Christian????

I find this to be true with many church-goers.

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I myself do not attend church.....I tried it.....got nothing out of it.

Y-O-U weren't supposed to get anything out of it.

Then why does anyone go?

And what's the purpose of the preacher?

Ps

[Atonement]

If you feel the need to go to church, then go....but don't put down those who don't, because I don't put down those who do.

Hey if you feel put down then you need to seek prayer. I never put anyone down; If you are feeling convicted in your spirit.. Maybe you need to go to Church.. Just a thought

[Guest man]

Then why does anyone go?

And what's the purpose of the preacher?

The purpose of a preacher:

[Guest man]

If you feel the need to go to church, then go....but don't put down those who don't, because I don't put down those who do.

Hey if you feel put down then you need to seek prayer. I never put anyone down; If you are feeling convicted in your spirit.. Maybe you need to go to Church.. Just a thought

Which church would you recommend?

If I were a new believer coming to you with that question, what would you say to him?

[Guest man]

The overriding mindset among many Christians and many church organisations is that going to church (ie, the building - once every Sunday) does not on its own make you a Christian, but if you don't do this, then there's no way you can be Christian????

I find this to be true with many church-goers.

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I myself do not attend church.....I tried it.....got nothing out of it.

Y-O-U weren't supposed to get anything out of it.

Then why does anyone go?

And what's the purpose of the preacher?

Ps