why we have go to church?
462333
it's easy to get physically clean on the outside. To get physically clean on the inside I guess we can take an anti-biotic, like zithromax. \n\nif one doesn't clean the outside the body starts to smell bad, and can become unhealthy.\n\nWithout the anti-biotic, the body has no defense to harmful bacteria.\n\nhow does one get spiritually clean on the inside....one goes to church.\n\nWithout church, the body is open to harmful things in life and needs a church to help with making the right decision.\n\nlet a church be a place of worship (and that's it).
1098267
My entire family is Catholic and I was baptized Catholic.  I attended church every Sunday until I was almost 17.  \n\nReasons why I stopped going:\n1. I finally realized it just didn't mean anything to me\n2. I sat there and thought about everything but what was going on (many times about things that probably shouldn't be thought about during mass - ex. "Wow that guy in the third pew is so attractive!!"). I spaced off for the entire hour.\n3. I don't want to disrespect the people who actually care about the religion. I felt like I was making a mockery of them and their faith by being at mass and spacing off the whole time.\n\nI honestly don't think I'd consider going back unless I had a huge life-changing experience that made my faith much, much stronger. I believe in God, but I don't really like the idea of organized religion. Maybe I would if the church became a lot more liberal toward many social issues, but it's not likely.\n\nHope this helps!
130601
I do not currently attend church on a regular basis although I have in the past.I do agree that you can worship and praise God anywhere and anytime and that for some people they may be able to survive spiritually in that way. But as for me personally I really need the refreshing experience of group worship and praise and some good old fashioned christain socialization to stay spiritually uplifted.
82933
Going to church does not make you a christian. Christianty is a belief to begin with. What gets you into heaven is accepting and believing in Jesus Christ. Yes, there are some that believe "once saved always saved", but remeber this, you will be judged when your time comes. The judge will be God himself and if you do not have Jesus as your attorney than you might as well hang it up. As a true Christian accpeting Jesus you will turn from your ways and follow his. Sometime we show this by attending a local church and being among fellow christians so that we do not stray from our Lord, or we enter in with study groups. Either way, church will not get you into heaven, only through Jesus can this be achieved. Being a good person will not get you there either nor good works, but if you are truly a Christian these things will come naturally to you. I suggest you pick up the Bible and read Gods' word for yourself.
226972
Church is always a good place to start
200844
I dont go to church- my fellowship is among my fellow Christians that I worship and praise with- The Church that is required is the people, not the building.  Fellowship is what we are guided to do, and for some, that works better in a church.  More power to them, but I do not need a building.\n\nIn fact, many people that go to a church to worship only do it once or twice a week.  If we are supposed to pray without ceasing- and worshipping should be an everyday practice- I dont appreciate being judged by people saying I am wrong for not going.  Just as I think its wrong to say people are wrong for going to church.\n\nI am NOT against going to church, I just dont feel comfy in the ones I have been to.  The last one I went to was AWESOME, but I had a falling out with a friend who claims to be super christian, but her and many of the people at that church enjoyed gossipping and slandering me- I dont think I am missing much by not going if thats what most churches are like (and from experience, it is like that in every church if you dont fit the code they have for people)
380106
If you read how church was done in the beginning, in the book of Acts, it was expected that Christians would meet together for mutual benefit. We bring spiritual gifts to build each other up ie the gift of prophecy or tongues, we pray for healing. You don't HAVE to go to church but it's the best way to grow spiritually. Also the Bible talks about believers being like a body, all parts are needed to make the body whole.
414856
Only if you think worshipping God is hard work. Compared to my job, attending Church is a reward, not a requirement.
819509
I don't believe in God! Why would I?\n\nBesides the true intention of the church was a place to convert sinners and non-believers to christianity. It was never intended as a place to gather and worship just for the christians. If you believe in a god then you are not required to attend services. The idea of required visits on sunday began with the issue of ties. You know, chances are if your not there you won't give your 10% So of couse the church wants you there.
1047355
When you want to join the church all you have to do is acknowledge that Jesus is Lord, that you believe and trust in Him to save you.  We have altar calls and when people want to join the church they just go up and tell the preacher.  It isn't that particular scripture so much as just knowing you want and need to be in church, although Matt. 18:20 is of great importance.  Paul  also tells us to forsake not the assembling of the brethern.  That is because we share the blessing, learn, and help one another.
445473
Yes, and I'm so glad I did! I just started attending again recently, and I knew I missed it, but I didn't know just how much until I started going back. It felt so good to be back in God's house worshiping and fellowshiping with all my brothers and sisters.\n\nIt's no wonder that studies have shown that church going people are much more happy than those who do not attend church on a regular basis.
503718
WHY go if you're seemingly not into it?  I believe IF you were going to a Church that taught the true WORD of God, you would be excited to go and hear more.  I believe IF you had the truths of God that give you peace of mind that you'd sleep much better at night and getting up wouldn't be as hard.  I don't know why any would waste an hour of their day playing church.  Gods TRUE Church is not in a building built with mans hands...And Gods TRUE Church are Spiritually AWAKE and are Gods true watchmen.  Gods TRUE Church LOVE His WORD and are SEALED with His WORD by God.
1179631
If you don't want to go, don't. Going to church doesn't make you a better person! It's how you live you life and the values and morals you have that make you who you are. I don't go to church either and have no doubt that I live a good life.
1079814
I don't know about "church," but in Christ you will find the real Divinity, not the imagined. The church is the place where the family dynamics work to help you grow into the "new" creation...when it is not just a social club.  Finding the right church is as important as finding the right Jesus.
491091
I don't feel that you have to.  But i think some people need some type of structure and assurance that they aren't alone in their journey.  I think it is definitely up to you as a person as to whether or not you need to belong to a church.  But going to church does not make you a christian.  That happens by asking Jesus Christ to be your saviour.  Just my opinion!
273536
You don't need a church to be a Christian. You can stay at home an read the bible an pray to the Lord be a good Christian. All a church is so that people can congregate an worship the lord together in one spot.
1129067
Just pray for them...\n...whether they go or not,, it is our faith that is important... \nyeah yeah,, i see Christians don't go to church, i see Christians drink,  parties,  swear ,,, and then?? don't go to church because of them doing this?? \n\n  Are you going to church because of them?? do we go to church because the church is popular ? or we go there because we want to worship, pray and give thanks and listens to preach the word of GOD?? \n  yes blame it to people,,  and where is the faith?