why do churches feed people communion?
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" Communion <Also called the "Host", "The Eucharist", "The Mass", or "Lords Supper". Is based on a word for "thanksgiving."  The central Christian liturgical celebration; established by Jesus at the Last Supper.  In the Eucharist, the sacrificial death and Resurrection of Jesus is both remembered ("Do this in memory of me") and renewed ("This is my body, given for you").  The Sunday celebration of the Eucharist is considered the heart of the Church's life and worship, and participation in it is expected of all Catholics of the age and ability to do so."\n\nThe ability to do so is dependent on if you are a Catholic and of "Good Standing": Baptized, and received "First Communion" confession all sins.  So, if you're a Catholic and you have committed adultery, you need to confess your sins to the priest before you receive communion.  The Church asks that Catholics participate in the Eucharist once a year.  Many receive it daily, some weekly, others monthly, few yearly, and few yet ... in decades.
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I most regret not raising my children in church.  Being raised in church gives children a foundation that can't be replaced with anything else.  It gives them reason for staying on the right track, and if they get off track it gives them a foundation to come back to.
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prep_girl_nessa  what you know about pagans wouldn't cover the tip of a rats wiener!..Where did you hear that pagans engage in cannibalism or drinking blood?.. You been watching too many HollyWIERD movies...lol\n \n  You guys are talking about communion..It is Figurative, symbolic! There is no flesh eating or blood drinking.. not by Christians OR Pagans.. yikes.. the ignorance and stupidity that goes on out here.. sheeees
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the reasone their is one denomination or another is because most people leave whatever church and start another with a more emphasis on whatever issue they had before.  The message is the same or should be.  God has those that belong to him and he will not lose no one!  Which means they will find their true path in christ.
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There's a saying in the BIble to Rejoice and the angels have rejoiced in the form of singing, therefore I think that's why most churches do it.  Also, some christians are emotionally-driven people therefore through song they can express those emotions
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It might be an idea to ask them...\n\nFor me personally fasting is not simply a matter of unthinking obedience, in itself it is a real spiritual preparation for any holy day. Jesus said that we can't live on bread (meaning food generally) alone. (Matthew Ch 4 verse 4).\n\nWe often forget we are spiritual beings as much as physical ones and, for me, fasting (and contemplating God's word at the same time) is a way of both honouring or respecting that fact while at the same time nourishing the soul.\n\nEven in living memory it was customary not to eat anything on Sunday before taking communion (Eucharist) for the same sort of reason.
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Thanks for suggesting the 4 key points baptism, salvation, requirements at Lord's Supper (communion)& hierarchy. Following, is what the “The Churches of God in the Fellowship of the Son of God, the Lord Jesus Christ”, publish about those topics:-\n\nBAPTISM\nFollowing conversion and the accompanying baptism in the Holy Spirit into the one Body, the Lord’s command is that the disciple should then be baptised by immersion in water and received into a Church of God.\nAnyone seeking fellowship who is already baptised as a believer into the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, would not be rebaptised. Infant sprinkling is unacceptable as unscriptural. (Matt. 28:18-20; Acts 2:41-42, 10:47,48; 1 Cor.12:13)\n\nSALVATION\nAt the new birth, through personal acceptance of Christ as Saviour and Lord, a person becomes a child of God, and a member of the Church which is His Body, into which he is baptised in the one Spirit. (John 1:12; 1 Cor. 12:13, 2 Cor. 5:17; Gal 3:26,28)\nNo person, born again, and therefore baptised into the Church which is the Body of Christ, can ever be lost again. Therefore the teaching of the falling away of believers, so far as eternal life is concerned, is false. (John 10:27-30; 1 Cor. 3:15)\n\nLORD'S SUPPER\nThe Breaking of the Bread is held on the first day of the week, the Lord’s day. At the beginning of the service, a brother goes to the table and, first for the bread and then for the wine, gives thanks, breaks or pours, then distributes for all to partake. Only those who have been baptised by immersion as disciples, and have been added to the church are eligible to partake of the bread and wine.\nBrethren then offer worship and thanksgiving by the Spirit of God, through the Great High Priest over God’s House, and in the heavenly sanctuary. This constitutes the holy priesthood service of the people of God. All are encouraged to say the Amen, but beyond this and the singing, sisters take no audible part in the meeting for the Breaking of the Bread, or on any other occasion when the assembly meets ‘in Church’. On all such occasions sisters have their heads covered. After the worship is over a brother may minister  the Word. (Acts 2:41,42, 20:7; 1 Cor. 11:2-18, 20-29, 14:34-38; Phil.3:3; Heb: 10:19-22)\n\nHIERARCHY\nAt least two overseers or elders are associated with every  church, and wherever possible, deacons also. Overseers meet regularly for prayer and discussion, and separately with the deacons. (Acts 14:23; Phil. 1:1; Titus 1:5)\nThe Churches are grouped in recognised areas, corresponding in principle to the groupings of New Testament Churches in Roman provinces. The overseers in each area (usually termed Districts) meet regularly for consultation, on the principle that local overseers deal with matters in their own church, and overseers collectively at District level with matters affecting the Churches in the District. Any matter beyond the capacity of local overseers, or any  failure on their part in judgement, would go to overseers at District level for counsel and help. (2 Cor. 8:1,19; Gal. 1:2; 1 Pet. 1:1, 5:1-4)\nOverseers in a country may meet by arrangement. Overseers of all the Churches world-wide meet at regular intervals. By this means, unity of teaching and practice is maintained throughout all the Churches. (Acts 15; 1 Cor. 4:17, 11:16; 2 Cor. 8:19-23; 1 Pet. 5:1-4 )\nThere is no system of clergy and laity. All the brethren are encouraged in the exercise of their gift. The apostle Peter described himself simply as a ‘fellow elder’. The Church of God in Philippi comprised only of saints, overseers and deacons. (1 Cor. 14:26-33, 40; Eph. 4:10-13; Phil. 1:1; 1 Pet. 5:1)\n\nFrom the scriptures referenced, and their similar approach to other topics, they appear to be closest in doctrine and teachings as the original churches Jesus and the Apostles built.\n\nA major indicator of closeness in discipleship to Jesus is the demonstration by this church of
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At the Last Supper, Jesus said, “Take this bread. It is my body.” Then he said, “Take this and drink. This is my blood. Do this in memory of me.” \n\nCatholics believe this was the First Eucharist (Holy Communion), that through some miracle the bread and wine actually became the body and blood of Jesus Christ.\n\nCatholics reenact the Last Supper during every Mass, where the priest, acting in place of Christ, changes the bread and wine into the body and blood of Jesus Christ.\n\nThis is a great sacrament of thanksgiving and unity of Catholics.\n\nWith love in Christ.
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Eucharist is a sacrament of unity and thanksgiving. It shouts, "We are one, praise God!" \n\nSadly this is not true between Christian denominations. \n\nCatholics believe in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Most Protestant denominations do not.\n\nCatholics ask Protestants to respect our belief by not receiving Eucharist in a Catholic Church. \n\nThe Catholic Church also asks Catholics visiting Protestant Churches, out of respect for their faith, not to receive Holy Communion there.\n\nHopefully one day, all our differences will be resolved and we will be able to come together at one table.\n\nIt sounds like you are in the middle with a foot in both faiths. Do you feel one with the Catholic Church?\n\nIf yes, receive Eucharist in peace.\n\nIf no, please wait until you are one with the Church, possibly through the Sacrament of Reconciliation.\n\nWith love and prayers in Christ.
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The Bible tells us that we need to attend church so we can worship God with other believers and be taught His Word for our spiritual growth (Acts 2:42; Hebrews 10:25). Church is the place where believers can love one another (1 John 4:12), encourage one another (Hebrews 3:13), “spur” one another (Hebrews 10:24), serve one another (Galatians 5:13), instruct one another (Romans 15:14), honor one another (Romans 12:10), and be kind and compassionate to one another (Ephesians 4:32).\n\nWhen a person trusts Jesus Christ for salvation, he or she is made a member of the Body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:27). For a church body to function properly, all of its "body parts" need to be present (1 Corinthians 12:14-20). Likewise, a believer will never reach full spiritual maturity without the assistance and encouragement of other believers (1 Corinthians 12:21-26). For these reasons, church attendance, participation, and fellowship should be regular aspects of a believer's life. Weekly church attendance is not required for believers, but someone who has trusted Christ should have a desire to worship God, be taught His Word, and fellowship with other believers.
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Do you mean the Vampires and the Zombies (Church-goers) who go to MASS on a Sunday Morning to DRINK THE BLOOD & EAT THE FLESH of their saviour so as to gain ETERNAL LIFE?\n\nYes, I beleve that people who go to Church & Religious people in general are secret sadists!
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A wonderful role: they can challenge us to think of their future - and ours too. It makes (or at least it should make) the congregation more aware of their lifestyle and their testimony with Jesus. Children are very keen observing that what we don't want anybody to see. They can help us to correct our behaviour because we want them to behave properly.\nAlso they are an excellent mission field: they are not skeptical and we don't have to argue with them if God exists or not. We only need to teach them and tell them about God and Jesus. They need teachers - so it's a great place to serve the Lord, by teaching these little ones.\n\nAlso, if they are bigger, they serve in many ways (they love to serve, if they see the adults doing so). In our congregation we have 8 year olds serving cookies or the drinks at the buffet when we have a love feast or a wedding.\nThey are a treasure to us. We should not neglect them.
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Because you are passing in front of holy ground, in front of where the eucharist takes place each sunday. And because in every church there is a "tabernacle" where The blessed Hosts are kept.\n\nIt is a sign of reverence to Christ presence in the Eucharist.
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Not all charities deal with hunger.  The catholic church is a frequent location for the donations.  The church has numerous  employees at every church as well as support staff at the diocese level and at the Vatican.  Most of these staff members are salaried while the Priests & etc have most of their expenses paid for through these donations.  The staff members are to be treated like members of any business and receive pension and health care adding additional costs.  Other costs that individual churches have include heating and cooling costs.  If you think your heating bills are bad, think of a large building with lots of windows and doors frequently being opened.\n\nThe church itself has numerous missions besides just feeding the hungry.  Frequently churches have nurses on staff to visit the elderly home bound and others who may need help in administering special medication and cannot afford nursing homes or a onsite nurse.  There are frequently nuns on paid staff that visit the ill, the dying, etc.   Some churches have other ministries as well depending on the local area.  \n\nCatholics are also big on right to life and spend considerable resources attempting to deny people's right to choose.  They are also suppose to be opposed to the death penalty and also working against the archaic penalty but is nomally the work of a few individuals.\n\nAll of these different things I have mentioned are just a few of the items that the church works on as well as hunger.  That being said, Catholics are individuals and also give to other charities that they have personal interests in.  From cancer research to colleges, it all stretches the dollar even further.\n\n\n\n\nEverywhere I have been, the protestants have tended to have much more open pocketbooks.  It may have something to do with the silly notion that catholics have that every sperm is sacred and thus have more kids.  The point is, everyone overlooks the most needy, not just Catholics.
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Christianity  diminished by denominations? Jesus came to earth to free us from religions. He wanted to teach us to have a personal and life changing relationship with God. I think denominations or non-denominations are making Christianity stronger because if you do not like the worship style, you can change your church. I think that where ever is yout church, it is important to start to serve at that church and not to be just church consumer. Make your church stong with your own contribution of service, time, skills,money, help and love. I belong to non-denominational Christian church, because I want to serve God and have my teachings from the Bible. Religion is almost a bad name, word.
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Cannibalism is humans killing and eating humans.\n\nAt the express command of the Jesus Christ, the second person of the Holy Trinity, the Son of God, humans eating the Body and Blood of the Son of God miraculously transformed from bread and wine is not cannibalism. [No humans were harmed during the making of this miracle]\n\nAt the Last Supper, Jesus said, “Take this bread. It is my body.” Then he said, “Take this and drink. This is my blood. Do this in memory of me.” \n\nCatholics believe this was the First Eucharist, that through some miracle the bread and wine actually became the body and blood of Jesus Christ.\n\nCatholics reenact the Last Supper during every Mass, where God, acting through the priest, changes the bread and wine into the body and blood of Jesus Christ.\n\nThis is a great sacrament of thanksgiving and unity of Catholics.\n\nWith love in Christ.
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Actually it's because in the early days of the church people were not getting enough protein in their diets so the church told them to eat fish once a week (it was the cheapest and easiest to obtain in that area at that time).  The Pope then made it a decree.