Some people’s thoughts!!
The entire idea of required services is a Catholic only concept. Sola Scriptura and all that. – Richard Sept 12 ‘11 at 18:31
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Perhaps we ought to first ask, “Why is attendance at services on Christmas and Easter required for Catholics?” – Justin Y Sep 12 ‘11 at 18:38
My wife and I were just discussing this yesterday. We were wondering about our current church not having Christmas day service (especially since we come from a Catholic upbringing), and were also wondering if they’d have service on Christmas day this year since it is on Sunday. – a_Hardin Sept 12 ‘11 at 18:40
I’m only ask this question because I watched a veggie-tales where they had a sunrise service on Easter with what I guessed was supposed to be a Lutheran congregation. – Peter Turner Sept 12 ‘11 at 18:47
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I think this question might be “too localized.” I’m not familiar with any protestant churches that don’t observe Easter or Christmas in some major way —often including multiple services on the days up to and including the actual holidays. So any answer about why a specific congregation does not do this, would be pure speculation on my part. – Flimsy Sept 12 ‘11 at 19:32
I think this question might be “too localized.” I’m not familiar with any protestant churches that don’t observe Easter or Christmas in some major way —often including multiple services on the days up to and including the actual holidays. So any answer about why a specific congregation does not do this, would be pure speculation on my part. – Flimsy Sept 12 ‘11 at 19:32
@Flimsy, I’m open to that answer. But I have seen and heard of this and not by means of some jaded Catholic filter. It was just something I thought was strange. – Peter Turner Sep 12 ‘11 at 20:08
@Peter I agree with Flimsy. I think it is more cultural. I do see churches in India different. I observed the problem you describe when I was working in US for a period. So it looks like very localized to US or some time to western culture. – James Sep 13 ‘11 at 5:08
I attend a protestant church in Australia and our biggest services (in terms of number of people) are Christmas day and Good Friday. However these aren’t sold as “special” services that you are expected to attend, they are just times to celebrate and remember our Savior – Greg Dec 23 ‘12 at 8:03