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[willowtree22]

what do you think about ppl who don't go to church?

[freedom]

Thats pretty general.

People that dont go to church are either turned off to it, are not learning anything,or are feeling that the teaching is in error, or do not believe.

godspeed,

freedom

[willowtree22]

i mean do you look down on them (being a christian)?

[dreameyes]

Originally Posted by willowtree22

i mean do you look down on them (being a christian)?

Absolutely not. I think that would be going against what Christianity stands for. Everyone is equal in Jesus's eyes and when we judge someone else we are putting ourselves above what Jesus would do.

[dojilynn]

I don't judge them. I have just as many friends who go to church as not.

It is more along the lines of sympathy. (Please don't take this the wrong way!!!) I have found something (in church) that completes me and I believe it can bring that fulfillment to each person's life. So when I know someone who does not go to church, I think they are missing out on so much that could help them. But, in the end, it is their decision and I leave it up to them.

[willowtree22]

right, however i hate when i feel like ppl are pushing me to go. all the christian ppl i know always try to make me go and i feel pushed and i also feel like its so hard to say no. can't they understand its not my will?

[willowtree22]

i mean i know they feel like their helping BUT THEIR NOT!!! if i want to go i will decide on MY OWN!!! if they were good friend they would let it go

[DimSumRaja]

going to church has nothing to do with how someone lives, moves, and breathes with Christ in their heart. I look to a person's words, actions, deeds, how they walk the talk, waaaaaay more than whether they go to church

ye shall know them by their deeds

[Lindsey_Mcfarren]

My daughter and I do not attend church but her friends are pushing her to come to church with them.

I feel wrong about this, its like the parents have taught their children to prey on other children. Get them when they are vulnerable.

[dojilynn]

I don't push anyone to come to church with me. I just live my life the way Christ would have me live it (as much as I can ). If I ever invite anyone, it is only when we are having something special like a Christmas or Easter program, or if they have expressed interest.

I understand that not all people are interested in church and I can respect that. The OP asked how we thought about those who don't go to church. I feel bad, but I keep it to myself.