Should Christians go to Church? [Spirituality & Religion]

I go to church weekly for the most part. I've been talking to a guy who doesn't go because he believes the church isn't meeting on the Sabbath, is operating under Old Testament Law by taking tithes, and says that the Church is just a body of believers, which is true, I personally don't think those are reasons not to go to church. he claims that he fellowships with his friends. I'm a little weary of this, because if a husband doesn't go to church, but the wife does, that could cause division in the family. What are your thoughts?

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HootyTheNightOwl

I'm guessing that this guy also believes that the church lights and heats itself, too??? Without tithes, a lot of the consumable items that the church uses would be impossible and supplies would run out.

Yes, the church is a body of believers coming together under the common desire to Praise God... we need that as an opportunity to teach, learn and grow within our faith.

It is also possible that it can cause a division in the family if one spouse attends church and the other doesn't - but I believe that the important part here is to remain true to your faith. Ultimately, the spouse will either come round to the idea and accept that this is going to happen no matter what they say or do about it or they will tire of it and walk out. If the latter happens, then this person clearly wasn't meant to share your life with you and you need to assess where you wish to go from that point.

sweetiepoo · 36-40, F

@HootyTheNightOwl Supposedly, his excuse was teaching begins at the home. (Or something like that.) He claims to be strong enough in the word. Personally, me I love going to church to learn, fellowship with other believers and praise God. He also said that your tithes should go to the people; like helping the community. He said the original context of the Bible meant tithing to the church -> people.

HootyTheNightOwl

This guy is dumb!!! Teaching may begin at home... but that doesn't mean that it should end there, too (What's the point in buying a book if you can read it at the library?). Of course, restricting yourself to learning in such a way will also restrict your chances to study many different perspectives in the same way as you are unable to go to the library and read the book when the library is closed.

There's nothing wrong in enriching your faith life in any way that you can - especially when each opportunity is a chance to learn something new.

If he really feels that he's that strong in the word, then why not stand up and be a mentor for those who are still striving to get to his level of understanding?

And as far as tithes go, there are times when they do go to the people within the community, too. Churches often open their doors in troubled times to welcome those that have nothing and help them to get back on their feet again.