Posted by Charlie on July 12, 2005 at 15:14:19 (PST):
In Reply to: Re: CHURCH, Good or Bad ? posted by Kristy on July 12, 2005 at 13:42:13 (PST):
: I firmly believe in God, but no I don't believe in religion or churches....so I'd have to vote bad. I grew up in a christian church, and I'm sorry if I offend anyone, but my experience has been that christians are some of the biggest hypocrites you could meet. It's all about gossiping about people, yes judging them, and love thy neighbor, I don't think so......Ask yourself this, If a homeless guy in tattered clothes walked into your church, would he be accepted with open arms, in my experience, no, and what's with some of these women who pile on the diamonds for church? Do you think that's gonna impress God? OK I'm gonna shut up now /////////////////////////////Have to disagree a little with you Kristy,,,,,There is no sinless person.I go to Church and I try to be a good christian but I know I fall short with the swearing and other short comings I have.But I try.I don't consider myself a hypocrite because I was taught ,the man who gets in front of the congregation and profess he don't do this and he wouldn't do that and turns around Monday and does all those things IS a hypocrite.I see the Church as a hospital for sinners, and I try to go as often as I can.As Far as the diamonds I agree with you 100%.I think if you have a clean pair of pants and a clean shirt you should wear that to Gods House.If not, He understands your predicament.As far as the homeless person coming to OUR Church,I am 100% sure he would be welcomed.I go to a small Church with few bells ans whistles ,but we are a caring bunch and you won't see and diamonds and pearls.If you think you would like to visit our Church,email me.I don't think you will be disappointed.You have nothing to loose and everything to gain.Now I'm thru!!!