[SouthernBoyupNorth]

So basically I have to go to church? HA! Does that mean I have to tithe 10% of my income as well? NOT. I do not need a preacher, priest or father to intercede with God on my behalf. God and I have a mutual understanding and I don't need a Church to listen to Him. There are many reasons I no longer attend church and the foremost reason is the hypocrisy I have seen in many different churches and Christian sects. Nothing makes my stomach churn quite so much as watching holier than thou snobs look down their noses at some one who needs a hand up. Nope no thanks I will stay out of church and the political in fighting that goes on there. The bible tells us that we do not need a church to worship.
“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them” I don't see anything about a church here.....

[dukeman]

Those "two or three gathered together", repeated many millions of times over throughout the world, is the church. The building where a larger group of believers happens to meet is not the church. It is a building. It is good for believers to get together for fellowship. Iron sharpens iron.

[Plumrodimus]

“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them” Do you and the other one or two people you gather with use some kind of daily devotional book, hymnal liturgy, or something else? Just curious because I know our church gives out family devotionals that we can use at home for small groups for the rest of the week when we're not in church. There are some you can find online as well.

[Jeff Chandler]

I will stay out of church and the political in fighting that goes on there.

While I don't agree with your view about attending church, I can understand why your experience has turned you away. The internal politics in churches can resemble snake pits.

I pray that you will forgive those who were such poor representatives for Christ.

[Jeff Chandler]

Has it ever occurred to you that those hypocrites who assemble at church need YOU? That you can help those around you at church through your example of Christian humility, faith, and charity?

Something to think about.