- Should the church announce the sins of a member to the congregation, and humiliate him as well as his wife so that he can never use his talents again?
- Should the church ignore certain sins that may jeopardize the safety of the members?
- Should a pastor tell you that if you ask God, he will give you a new car?
- Should a church ask you to sign an accountability agreement and send letters from other members if they disagree with your choices in life?
- Does the church still recognize forgiveness, or do they set out to hurt members they do not agree with?
- Does the church still agree to counsel people when they are in trouble?
- Does the church charge for religious events during Christmas, rather than allowing everyone that needs Jesus to attend?
- Does the church still recognize the average member or only the elite members that own a business or remain influential in the community?
- Where can I find a church that harbors no judgement?
- If you choose the sometimes overused phrase of What Would Jesus Do?.... Would he be involved in charging people to learn about God, judging, or humiliating people?
- Does the church still represent a "God fearing entity"? I hope so.
- Do I have a right to question the actions of the church?
- Should the music provided by the church provide me more meaning and emotion than any speaker?
- Do we really expect for churches who are run by people to be perfect?
Chip
Thursday, September 4, 2014
What Does the Church Stand For?
I attend church regularly, and feel like my week goes better when I attend. I appreciate that we can worship where and how we want in this country. However, I have some questions about churches in general: