the time. They say they don,t have to go to church that they can stay home and serve God just as good.
127321
That is awful.  People who never go to church, never read the bible, and curse all the time are not saved in my opinion.  If they are really saved they'll have the desire to read God's word, meet with other christians, and wont want to say evil words. They are just one of those people who claim to be something, but really are not.
44274
What gives you the right to make such a broad generalization of people that don't go to church?  I think maybe you should brush up on what your religion tells you about judging people, before you ask questions like this.
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I've been LDS for 47 years and the teachings of the Gospel of Jesus Christ have helped our marriage to remain strong for 26 years; I've raised five outstanding sons, none of whom drink, none of whom smoke, none of whom take drugs, none of whom have joined gangs, none of whom feel the need for tattoos, piercings, weird hair styles, or rebellious behavior.  Four of my sons have chosen to serve full-time missions in various places throughout the world (my youngest is only 15,) my two married sons (the others are too young) were both married in the San Diego Temple to lovely, moral, pure young ladies, and they live respectable, moral, upstanding lives today with their young families.  All thanks to the teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.  Jesus taught that by judging its fruits you can determine the value or validity of the tree.  The fruits of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints are so highly prized, logical, down to earth, and helpful that there can be no serious question by any spiritually-aware person about its divinity.  Be careful on this site because people will drum up some obscure statement by a member of the church spoken 140 years ago or a practice that has been irrelevant for 110 years and they ignore all the fruits of the church today.  Don't pay them any mind.  Others are ex-Latter-Day Saints who generally leave the church because their own lives cannot be controlled to following the high standards of the church.  The generally have drinking or moral issues that they want to encorporate into their lives so they drop out of the Lord's church and then find a home among the Born Agains where they can live any type of sinful life they choose and still have the frim (but false) belief that they will somehow magically get into heaven regardless of their actions.  From someone who KNOWS I would encourage the step of entering the waters of baptism.  If the teachings of the LDS match your own beliefs then it is clear that you are a member of the House of Israel that the Elders have found and you will feel right at home living the high standards and receiving the rich rewards of LDS church membership.
643655
Isn't that Gods way of saying you can skip church today?
491101
That is just what it is and if you or someone you know needs direction in their life then join. Don't let anyone discourage you from worshipping and serving God. God Bless you.
264039
I'm a religious person, and I practice at home.  I pray, study my bible and try to live life peacefully and spirtually.  God just wants to hear from you and an occasional thank you doesn't hurt.
580318
Most churchs offer this service.
513197
Excellent question, Zeggy! Now, let's see how many of them actually give you a proper answer without alluding to the Bible or calling you names. Lets not forget, after all, that their religion states that any sin is bad and that one must repent, even confess to a priest, before being forgiven. Also don't forget that, due to this belief system, that means that one could go out and kill, steal, cheat, lie, etc all week long and it won't matter, they'll still get to go to Heaven, just as long as they go to church every Sunday without fail. That's really the only prerequisite they have for getting into heaven, really - going to church ever Sunday. It doesn't really matter what you do with your life just as long as you take an hour or so every week to p!ss on the name and standing of your own God.
448591
They have no fear of God.
256042
Jesus told us no one will know the day or the hour. Only God knows. It is up to us to live each day as if the LORD is coming today. You're right, it's not too late for the nonbelievers to claim Jesus as their LORD and Savior. Let us pray for them to open their hearts to the LORD each and every day.
317166
Don't you have a foodbank or church nearby. There are still christians who love people and will insist that they get at least the essentials.
601723
You go to church not because you have to, but because you truly love God and want to serve him. You want to "fellowship" with other people who love God. God never forces anyone, he wants real love service.
536870
You are supposed to choose people you believe will raise them the way you would want them raised if you weren't there, It doesn't matter if they are single or married, but most churches prefer someone of the same religion
357135
Good point.\n\nAs a Christian, I do not have to observe such times and practices, since I live under the protection of the Christian God.\n\nCordially,\nJohn
651090
They take vows of poverty, chastity and obediance to serve their flocks.  In return they get taken care of for life.  They arn't out to be like Donald Trump.  They dedicate their lives to God.
216101
That is a very good question.\n\nI myself am Presbyterian, but i do not go to Church weekly, nor do i pray.\n\nI am a nurse and i have pretty much spent the majority of my time in servitude to others making them have a better quality of life wherever possible.\n\nI may not believe in god entirely but i do believe that everything happens for a reason... BECAUSE i know it to be true through life's experiences.\n\nSo i think yes, there is a good place for good people when they go.
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Wouldn't say that religious families are driving people away from god.  but more likely that their own sins and the problems they create are.