Can I go to church if I'm not intrested in God?

[lovesMountains]

Originally Posted by vindaloo

That is just like me, an illiterate person, hanging around the library trying to meet women. Actually, I am just kidding about me hanging around a library and being illiterate. But I am sure that it is a valid analogy anyway.

ACTUALLY, if a person is illiterate hanging around a library is one of the best things they can do! I mean really, can you think of any better place to learn to read than a place filled with books and people wanting to help you? (Maybe one of them would even be a great woman???)

So, your analogy is good as far as I'm concerned - hang out at a church if you don't know God, or Christians, and you may just learn something new

[Whytewulf]

Originally Posted by ncisgreat

Wow, what a colossal waste of time.

Church is primarily for worship. If one wants friends and does not believe in God, one is better off at a weekly Bunco club.

That's like a believer in Christ going to a Muslim mosque weekly to make friends. Um, MAKES NO SENSE

I disagree. It is a place of community, education, worship, etc. A place where like minded individuals can go and commune. Generally people think places of worship/churches (of any religion) cater to a more open, spiritual, friendly and caring group of people. If those are the people you want to be friends with, then Church is a place to be. That is why Churches often, have Bible Studies, Single's Events, Hay Rides, and Church Socials. They are part of the community. In the past much more part of the community, but thats not the what the OP is asking and leads a different path about what today's society looks like. I believe if you are respectful of their views and considerate of their approaches and time, then why not. Again, the churchs that I go to would welcome you.

[groove1]

Christ was acceptiong of EVERYONE ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO WERE NOT FOLLOWERS OF GOD.

[Super Wissa]

We would welcome you at our church! We go to Elevation Church which is a non denominational church. The music is great and the pastor is great to listen to. We ARE the church that would accept you coming for whatever your reasons are. Moderator cut: no advertising

[nail in da coffin]

Originally Posted by Super Wissa

We would welcome you at our church! We go to Elevation Church which is a non denominational church. The music is great and the pastor is great to listen to. We ARE the church that would accept you coming for whatever your reasons are. Check out the web site www.elevationchurch.org

As far as I go promoting a specific church is the equivalent of promoting a specific business or more closely, a specific non profit> can people promote non profits here?

[carolina_guy]

ahem...I've heard great things about Elevation although I've never been there myself: http://www.elevationchurch.org/

[ncisgreat]

Hey everyone I am heading to Danbury NC to hang with the Hare Krishnas to meet new people tomorrow if anyone wants to carpool

[dirtprincess2007]

If you like the idea of church without having to accept a set theology, you might be interested in the Unitarian Universalist church of Charlotte. People of all religions come together in UU congregations for fellowship and thoughtful conversation. (Really!)

Edited to add: I haven't made it over to the Charlotte congregation yet, so it's not a plug, just a (hopefully!) helpful idea.