Chruch

I think that it is not really the church you attend, but the matters you believe. I am not saying to not attend your church meettings, but I am saying that it should not be a sin or anything if you miss one.
I mean, many chruches have similar or the same truths. They are just different in little ways. Maybe ways that are merely practice of the faith.
I think that you should attend a church that you believe will give you the most from what you believe in. It is also a great idea to continue going to church because it will keep the feeling of whatever spirit of religion you believe in fresh within you, and you will continue to learn what your religion holds.
What I don't like about church is how people fight over the differences mainly. I think that a person is a person and the truth is the truth. No church has been alive as long as the world nor universe, and the god or whatever divine existence of a church does not only love or include people that attend that church.
What you believe is right and what you choose to do on that beliefe is what is important.

I replied to your post and it all got erased. ERRRRRR

Oh well - in short, I wished you peace and ask that you share your frustration and anger with God, you will feel better.

I think I am a softie myself. I simply have no ability to help people return to church.
But it a desire I know that God has.

I have no merit myself, in anyone returning to God, or to church. So when I tell someone something, it is for their own good, and peace.

God gave us alot. His only Son died in our place. He took the yolk of our sins, and cleansed us through His passion and death in the most humble of ways. The crucifition was the most humiliating of deaths in those days. In fact, it still is. Even at today's standards, men are given a lethal injection, and they pass away ina secluded place.
Even with camera's, it is still more humane than the cross.

God gives us so very much, and all He asks is for the love and desire to be returned from us to Him. He waits each day for our prayers. He doesn't need them, but He loves us more than the sparrows.

Giving Him your undivded attention for at least 52 hours a year is not asking for the world in return.
Matter of fact, Jesus talks about His Bride, His church.
He told Peter to feed His sheep (in His absense here on earth)
He gave Peter the keys to His kingdom.
He also made Peter the rock of which He would build His church.

So, church is not really all that insignificant. It is really pretty important. Or He would never have mentioned it, or given the resposibility to Peter, or anyone.

Still, the heart must be awakened. The fire must burn to desire God. If someone goes to church but has no love, it has no meaning. In the circle effect however, if we go to church, and hear His word, and ahve someone talking to us about Him, that helps keep the fire burn for Him.
If we fall away, then we do not have assistance at keeping ourselves strong.

One thing I missed when not attending mass regularly was the Eucharist.

First, sorry if I confudled anyone, but I have no prob with going to church. Infact, aside from my mother, I am the only one who enjoys going.

And secondly, Dreamer, you seem to have a great amount of awesome answers. What you said is true. We should go to church because God would be happy if we are there.

I agree that church is good and I don't go to church. What I do is garden and work out doors, that is my church, it is a wonderful thing. Church is good too. My best experiences in church was in the Navy. Because there, all beliefs were accepted. But I think before this winter, if not sooner, I might starte going to church again. There is a Luthern church near by I have been invited to.

I Thank you Elemental. You are very sweet.

Peace Be with you Okcity.