why do some people don't go to church?
456642
Not everybody believes the same as you do.
287929
First, there are those who don't believe in HIM. Second, some people are so involved with matters of living, that they don't recognize that he is knocking. This include  people who consider themselves Christians. They are too involved with making money, their free time off, vacations, etc.The only time they have for God is one hour on Sunday, and they are back to their usual routine. Look what happen after 9/11. Churches around the US were up to capacity, but as time goes by, the crowds get thinner and thinner, and pretty soon, only the regular church goers were left.Some people tend to call upon God only to aid them in their needs. When their needs are fulfilled, then God is cast aside again, until they need Him again.I know that this sounds like a harsh judgment, but thats the way it is with some people.
1101270
"Non-religious" people come in at about fourteen percent, and maybe higher, since not all religious people attend church for religious reasons.\nAnd, of course, since they are a hated minority, some will lie to pollsters about their atheism or agnosticism.
257036
:}\nSome people just don't care about others.\nwe cant let that interfere with the calling we have in life\nexcept perhaps we might feel called to witness to that person or  to pray for them./
689331
you don't have to go to church to have faith or worship. WHY AREN'T YOU IN CHURCH??
49762
People are not learning about their religion because they are away from God.
937093
Unless a person is connected and worship in a church that teaches the Word, they will probably not read it much on their own, therefore they can't live it if they don't read, learn, or know it.  I was that way for a little while in my christian life, so that's the source I can witness about.  Once I was lead to a church that required you to bring your Bible with you, paper and pen, I began learning and loving the Word, which then became my lifestyle.  I hope that helps!
816126
Because they dont see anything wrong with thier lives,the problem is that they dont have a relationship with god.They dont understand that we are saved by faith,not works.
184978
I don't know where u live, but i count the kids every year, we had a 150 kids this year. And we live in a medium size neighborhood. When we frist lived here there was alot more, but we still get alot. \nI think parents are mopre portected now but I don't think it stops them from letting their children do anything. \nPeople are losing moral values like not going to church, but I think there is still many children who attended church with there familys.
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For most it is actually a drive to be closer to something because the obsessed ones are always fairly clingy and lonely.\nFor others they join religions hoping to get a quick path to the answers to their questions, allowing them to evlove faster. Proof of that is in the constant praying for private desires to come.\nAnd then the last group are the ones who believe just because of tradition. (Got to believe in something, right?) that's what my friend said to me the other week on his way to church.\n\nanyway. Hope i cleared something up
1063440
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.
1013763
Many people are completely bored in Church, but they feel obligated to go anyway.
566706
I think that people, no matter who or what their professed religion or culture, are human.  As humans, we sin and we fail, as we strive to possibly be better, and to follow the teachings of our Christ and God.\n\nRemember to err is human, to forgive is divine- and don't Generalize, or stereotype all Christians into one category- we are not all the same.\n\nAs for church going- I don't believe God condemns us for not attending church, in general.  Church is more man made than God made, and as long as you believe and attempt to be a good Christian, Church is in your heart, you are still saved.
710565
Very much so.\n\nWhen someone is down and out, you'll notice they will become more faithful in their religion.  They will pray more, hope more, etc.  \n\nDid you know that when the economy of the country starts dipping, church attendance goes up?\n\nAn ex-girlfriend once asked me-- "how can you not believe in god?  I do.  You have to.  I don't know what I'd do if he didn't exist."\n\nThat's a big crutch.
760115
I have all but quit going to church.  People have made me quit going not God.  I thank God daily for all the things he has given me and pray.  I still believe in the power of prayer.  People have just made me stop going.   Sometimes I find the most hateful mean people are the ones at church.  But, there are those people at church who are really good decent people but the mean ones are the ones who drive others away.
663864
Dixi, if I were perfect, I wouldn't even THINK of going to church, there would be no need! I am a sinner, and THAT is the reason I'd be going to church, to talk to others who feel the same and know that God will forgive us our sins if only we ask!
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its an excuse not to go to church.