Why do churches treat single people as second class people?
483567
You are in the wrong church. My church--pastor, deacons, teachers, ministers, members--loves all of its members and tries to find something for all of us to do (if we are interested). \n\nFinding a good church can be hard, and it can take a long time. But, if you pray about it, and try different churches, you will find one. \n\nOtherwise, talk to the pastor, his wife, or someone in the church who has some type of authority to change things. Let them know how you feel you are treated, or write them a nice, respectful letter. You can either sign it or not. \n\nSometimes, people do not realize what they are doing to others, even pastors don't realize sometimes. Maybe you can make the difference in how this church thinks. Let them know that you are a single person with lots to offer, and explain to them what you would like to do.
906951
This is the basis of hypocrisy . It enables them to lead the life of a materialist while ignoring the more inconvenient teachings of Jesus Christ
955401
Your ignorance of JWs is showing.  Members of the Bride Class are not treated any different from anyone else. In fact, they are servants to everyone else.  Most have died off in the last ten years, so it is rare to even find one in a congregation anymore.  When I was young there would be 2-3 to a congregation.  No new ones have come forward, even those facing their last days of this life, such as my stepfather.\n\nIf you're going to come up with something completely asinine about JWs, you really should be your homework better.
345496
They are more important to the tax collector, however churches are very important because they give society a connection to something that is more important than just the day to day wants and desires.  Life is more important than just what you own, or what movie you saw last, or the last party you went to.
803533
Why does everyone say go to a church?  Grow up people.  There are lots of women out their that don't go to church and who don't cheat, who don't drink and who don't do drugs.  \n\nStop looking around and enjoy life.  Hey being single isn't a bad thing because one day you will look back and wish you still were.
1027555
Because theirs is not a "convert the masses" religion.\n\nPretty much explains the "nice people" part as well.
1186570
If you attend a true Church that loves and serves God, you would be welcome. The members may not agree with your polygamy, but that is more the reason for them to accept you into their lives and The Church of Christ. How can they be Christians and try to show you what the Bible teaches about marriage if you aren't welcome and comfortable with them. They may think that you are sinful, but in the eyes of God, one sin isn't greater than another. It shouldn't matter if you are a polygamist, a drunk, murderer, of just a white lier.
1177507
Currently, the Church calls as missionaries single men from the ages of nineteen to twenty-six, single women twenty-one years and older, and older married couples with no dependent children. These missionaries serve on a voluntary, temporary basis. At missionary training centers, missionaries are instructed in gospel doctrine and in the language of their assigned missions. A missionary never labors alone, but always works with a companion. Single missionaries are assigned to a companion of the same gender; married couples work together. Missionaries are asked to follow a stringent daily schedule. Their time is dedicated to the service of the Lord and is spent finding receptive people and teaching them the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. Letters, phone calls home, and nonmission business are limited. Their clothing is conservative business wear with distinctive name tags. Married missionary couples may be given considerable latitude with their schedules because they often fill several different assignments. Although missionaries face challenges, they are typically dedicated, enthusiastic, and faithful. The experience of teaching the basic doctrines of the gospel and serving others daily leads to solemn introspection, earnest prayer, and continual study. Consequently, missionaries gain a new perspective of themselves, of people, of the place where they serve, and of the gospel.\n\nFrom the earliest days of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, missionaries have been called to proclaim the gospel of Christ to every nation, kindred, tongue, and people. The ages and terms of service of full-time missionaries have varied over the years. In 1974, Spencer W. Kimball, then President of the Church, emphasized that every able, worthy young man should serve a full-time mission. Currently, the Church calls single men from the ages of nineteen to twenty-six to serve as missionaries for two years. Single young women over the age of twenty-one and retired married couples with no dependent children may also serve as full-time missionaries if they wish. The young women serve one year and a half, and married couples typically serve a year and a half as well. Although many missionaries have received lifelong gospel training in their homes and through Church programs, brief formal missionary training is given at missionary training centers located internationally. Once in their assigned field of labor, each missionary receives on-the-job training from a senior companion and other mission leaders. A mission president is called by the First Presidency to preside over each mission of the Church. He calls two full-time missionaries as his assistants, and they help him train and supervise the missionaries. In the latter half of the twentieth century, missionaries have had the benefit of standardized instruction to assist them in teaching the gospel. People who are being taught are invited to learn more by reading and studying on their own, praying about the message they are receiving, attending Church meetings, getting to know Church members, and living the principles of the gospel as they learn them. As of 2004, there were 338 geographically designated missions with 51,067 missionaries.
656240
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.
115711
Join a church and see if they have activities for young single Christians.
1003376
Just another scapegoat to blame society's problems on, and a way to divide people. There is a massive misconception in the US today that this is a "Christian" nation and that certain people/behaviors should be condemned. Funny thing, historically speaking every time a single religion comes to power that nations folds in on itself.
930507
Church is exceedingly boring to people who don't share that Church's system of beliefs. Also, since churches tend to judge others and try to stuff their religion and beliefs down other people's throats, outsiders and "unbelievers" can feel judged and put off very quickly.
1136818
The Church wanted to elevate Jesus from prophet status to 'Son of God' status, in order to do that, they had to put him on a pedestal and and make him beyond having earthy  needs and desires. Doing something so... ,so HUMAN as marrying and having children just isn't acceptable.
303820
A non-christian rich person is Generally continuously hunting for themselves and their happiness and they believe they will find it with "more money."  Always seeking more, always working to obtain more and never being satisfied with what they already have.\n\nThe poor Christian already knows who they are in Christ and thus has over flowing joy from within.  They are content with whatever it is God my bless them with and realize that no matter how much/little they have, it is still a blessing of God.\n\nAs for as the activities, personalities and interests...\nThose are unique to each individual person and any type of generalization would simply be that... An extreme generalization.
19874
This may also apply to people born before the birth of Christ, who didn't really have the opportunity to be Christian.  The answer, accoring to some pastors, is that ultimately God sorts it out in the end, makes a list and checks it twice, finds out whos' naughty or nice, etc.
478529
This isn't a Christian church. If Christ's behavior in life had a common thread, it was to reach out to sinners and those who society had deemed "unclean." Their refusal to do that shows that they follow someone (or something) other than Christ.\n\nLuckily, the joke is on them. Once their birth rate starts going down, Landover Baptist will have to rename itself "the Incredible Shrinking Church." :)
1171569
because if you allow two consenting adults the ability to marry regargless of sex, and enjoy the same tax benefits as other couples then scociety will crumble... it says so in the bible, towards the back, look it up