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How To Get Closer To God If You Don’t Attend Church
Townhall.com ^ | January 12, 2020 | Myra Kahn Adams

Posted on 01/12/2020 6:58:26 AM PST by Kaslin

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To: American in Israel

Ya. Well it was He who said it is not good for man to be alone.


41 posted on 01/12/2020 8:57:27 AM PST by stanne
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To: righttackle44

The Hipshot Option has been controversial for many years. Freepers of a certain age can relate.


42 posted on 01/12/2020 9:03:15 AM PST by moodyskeptic (MAGA convert)
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To: trebb
Talk of Him with others - believers and non-believers alike...

. Yes. I am RC, but find that reading The Word and testifying is more important than attending mass.

43 posted on 01/12/2020 9:04:55 AM PST by Sirius Lee (They are openly stating that they intend to murder us. Prep if you want to live.)
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To: stanne

I was just wondering you basis for saying not attending a roman catholic service every Sunday is a sin. There is none.


44 posted on 01/12/2020 9:13:11 AM PST by Mom MD
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To: circlecity

Ok. and correct. I attended services and took communion today and am greatly blessed by doing so. That does not mean that those that did not attend a Roman Catholic service today and every Sunday are sinning. Big difference.


45 posted on 01/12/2020 9:16:34 AM PST by Mom MD
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To: stanne

“ But it is Catholic

Exactly. Not Christian.

Best


46 posted on 01/12/2020 9:17:14 AM PST by aMorePerfectUnion
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To: Mom MD

OH, absolutely right. There is no schedule set in scripture and we all have weeks when we can’t make it, but for those who would say there is no requirement to attend church at all, I think Hebrews would disagree with them.


47 posted on 01/12/2020 9:18:40 AM PST by circlecity
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To: Balding_Eagle

I would think when I go to meet my maker he will never ask me if I went to church.
It will go more like this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iaZp3CzUXk

This is probably the best video I have ever seen about anything....ever.


48 posted on 01/12/2020 9:24:07 AM PST by cornfedcowboy
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To: stanne

Good thing because there is nothing we can do to save our souls. Nothing. Christ has to do it for us. Thank God He did!


49 posted on 01/12/2020 9:25:17 AM PST by Mom MD
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To: Kaslin

Wow- you have no idea how much I needed this! My family and I are in what I call a “Crisis of Faith”, not because of doubting Him, but because we have stopped going to our church because of the way our daughter was treated (long story in and of itself). We are lost in that we do not have a church home and I really want one. However, for various reasons we have yet to visit other churches in our area. I was just speaking to God about my hurt in not having a church home when I clicked on FR and here your post is!! Thank you!!!!


50 posted on 01/12/2020 9:29:56 AM PST by MissEdie (I am South Carolina Strong.)
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To: circlecity

i would agree. the Christian life is not meant to be lived in seclusion. There are those for one reason or another don’t currently have a congregation, but it is best for Christians to have a body to worship with and share teaching and fellowship


51 posted on 01/12/2020 9:31:04 AM PST by Mom MD
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To: American in Israel
As I have found calling others foolish over their faith dangerous.

Then you don't understand the command of Apostle Paul to discern the faith of others. This is what Dr. John MacArthur has to say about it in his message, Discernment:

Spiritual Survival for a Church in Crisis[.]

Spiritual discernment is the skill of separating divine truth from error. First Thessalonians 5:21 says we are to "examine everything carefully." That speaks of testing something to reveal its genuineness. We as believers are to evaluate everything we come in contact with to distinguish what is true and false, good and bad, or right and wrong. That can be a difficult task. Why? First, we are constantly fighting the sinful desires of our fallen flesh. Second, we face satanic deception. The devil is doing everything he can to confound and confuse us. Third, we are inundated with worldly influences that seek to overpower us.[Boldface emphasis is mine.]

Dr. MacArthur says that discernment is a difficult task, but he says, based on God's Word, that we are directed by Scripture, to be discerning.
52 posted on 01/12/2020 9:39:08 AM PST by righttackle44 (Take scalps. Leave the bodies as a warning.)
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To: traderrob6

Don’t leave the Mass and the Sacraments though. There is power in them to help us do God’s will.


53 posted on 01/12/2020 9:39:19 AM PST by amihow
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To: Mom MD

Catholics are instructed to attend Mass and enjoy adequate rest on Sundays (see Catechism of the Catholic Church 2180-2188).

Simple google search.


54 posted on 01/12/2020 9:42:27 AM PST by stanne
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To: MissEdie

I’ve had to switch churches for various reasons due to people’s offenses. We Just made sure to put it across to the kids that mean people are everywhere - and when they got older- that it was especially so- as the enemy will do anything to keep us out of Church and away from God. It’s target is primarily young people in formation.


55 posted on 01/12/2020 9:48:15 AM PST by stanne
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To: stanne

OK. I asked your basis for calling it a sin to not attend every Sunday. Sin is breaking Gods rules not the catholic churches instructions.


56 posted on 01/12/2020 9:49:11 AM PST by Mom MD
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To: Kaslin

Amazing Grace 40 Treasured Hymns Tennessee Ernie Ford
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDBNGuODNlg


57 posted on 01/12/2020 9:51:55 AM PST by missthethunder
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To: Mom MD

Again, I am not calling it a sin. The catechism states that it is
And two, if you want to argue then read what I said. Numerous posts

Specific to Catholics is the tenet to attend Mass every Sunday (unless a legitimate reason)

Catholics do not tell other denominations what to do. In the time you’re taking to argue with me you could have been to service or to mass and back. Jesus loves you


58 posted on 01/12/2020 9:54:54 AM PST by stanne
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To: vetvetdoug

I am so sorry. If you haven’t gone to one already, a grief support group might help.


59 posted on 01/12/2020 9:59:11 AM PST by KittyKares (Drain the Swamp)
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To: stanne

I went to service foday and even received the Body and Blood of my Lord. I am blessed thank you.


60 posted on 01/12/2020 10:02:36 AM PST by Mom MD
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