[A2J]

Who do you think is pleased more by church being closed, God or Satan?

Well, if we take your example further, then shouldn't "church" be open and congregants expected to attend every day?

Tradition elevated to equal status with Scripture is exactly what Jesus spoke against. Are we listening?

[JamesP81]

Well, if we take your example further, then shouldn't "church" be open and congregants expected to attend every day?

Uhh, no.

Tradition elevated to equal status with Scripture is exactly what Jesus spoke against. Are we listening?

Jesus was also in the Temple on every Sabbath and observed the law. While I don't advocate a return to living by the Law, I think we're listening quite well.