churches-why? (pagans, pray, bible, worship, catholic)

[darkpenguin]

i'm intrigued as to why various religions namely christianity and catholocism pray in churches when in the bible 'god' protests against being prayed to in a building specificaly built for him/her, why would people pray in churches when it would obviously upset their god as 'god' is everywhere and doesn't need a building in his/her name? just a thought!

[Terrywoodenpic]

Christians do not only pray in church.

Churches are gathering places dedicated to God and are very suitable for showing his Glory, in services of thanksgiving , love and worship.

Churches are certainly not essential, but gathering places are.
An enclosed gathering place is more suitable in most climates and soon becomes a Church.

[darkpenguin]

Originally Posted by Terrywoodenpic

Christians do not only pray in church.

Churches are gathering places dedicated to God and are very suitable for showing his Glory, in services of thanksgiving , love and worship.

Churches are certainly not essential, but gathering places are.
An enclosed gathering place is more suitable in most climates and soon becomes a Church.

showing his glory? so i am right gods are egotistical beings yet we are damned for being the same? i don't understand why buildings would be raised in the name of god, if you want a gathering place then why not use a simple house or be like pagans and have festivals in the country side and nature and embrace what your god has given to you instead of being cooped up inside a man made building?

[James the Persian]

For the umpteenth time Catholics are Christian. Saying Christianity and Catholicism is like saying mammals and cows. It's completely absurd.

James

[darkpenguin]

Originally Posted by JamesThePersian

For the umpteenth time Catholics are Christian. Saying Christianity and Catholicism is like saying mammals and cows. It's completely absurd.

James

seems fair lol, although i don't think either religion would like to see it that way!

[CaptainXeroid]

Originally Posted by darkpenguin

...when in the bible 'god' protests against being prayed to in a building specificaly built for him/her,...

You really need to substantiate this assertion. Chapter and verse would be helpful.

I can't speak for other churches, but we use our 'building' for weddings, meeting space for various organizations, polling place during elections, and through utility offsets office space for other non-profit groups.

As Terry mentioned, we do not only pray in church.

[darkpenguin]

Originally Posted by CaptainXeroid

You really need to substantiate this assertion. Chapter and verse would be helpful.

I can't speak for other churches, but we use our 'building' for weddings, meeting space for various organizations, polling place during elections, and through utility offsets office space for other non-profit groups.

As Terry mentioned, we do not only pray in church.

but that is historicaly what churches were made for, gathering and praying, just because there are fringe activities now doesn't change a thing, and what god would be happy that a building put up in his/her name was not being used for it's intended purpose?

[Booko]

Originally Posted by darkpenguin

but that is historicaly what churches were made for, gathering and praying, just because there are fringe activities now doesn't change a thing, and what god would be happy that a building put up in his/her name was not being used for it's intended purpose?

You could always pray at home and ask god what he wants you to do about it.

[CaptainXeroid]

Originally Posted by darkpenguin

but that is historicaly what churches were made for, gathering ...

Please answer the question in my first post, or we can assume you made this up.