Bishop: church services need to be shorter

And by what Right did we Christians change the Sabbath from the roots of Judaism? Remember that God rested on the seventh day, and hence the Sabbath was instituted as a remembrance of God's rest. God did not rest on the first day of the week, so I don't know what disagreement you are thinking of. The biblical Sabbath was Friday sundown to Saturday sundown. However, as a Christian I don't keep any particular day as sacred. To me, every day is a sacred Sabbath. Just because I attend church on Sunday does not mean I am upholding the Sabbath on that particular day. Next time you have a Bible handy... [More]

I am not arguing about what day is the Sabbath, but that it must be kept holy. Is it better to not have any day of the week as the day of rest or to have the wrong day as the day of rest? I think don't think that's such an easy thing to decide. I personally believe it's better to have at least a substitute than just ignore as if such a day doesn't even exist. I acknowledge that the Jewish Sabbath is the right one, and I am not arguing about that. If you really cared about doing the right thing, then you should actually follow the Friday sunset to Saturday sunset thing. I don't understand how n... [More]

Also, so many just turn up to be seen... and it looks more like a fashion parade if anything else... I have heard people say - if I don't show up in church, people will talk...My mom feared not being seen at church...she worried what the rest would think I say if you are faithful to god in your own way - then it is only your business and only will be between you and god.. no one else....I keep my faith to myself..I don't feel going to a church will help my faith get stronger... Only I can make my faith strong by sticking by it... not going to a church... I think you are well on your way. As lo... [More]

I am not arguing about what day is the Sabbath, but that it must be kept holy. Is it better to not have any day of the week as the day of rest or to have the wrong day as the day of rest? I think don't think that's such an easy thing to decide. I personally believe it's better to have at least a substitute than just ignore as if such a day doesn't even exist. I acknowledge that the Jewish Sabbath is the right one, and I am not arguing about that. If you really cared about doing the right thing, then you should actually follow the Friday sunset to Saturday sunset thing. I don't understand how n... [More]

It is just a shame what reality has become for Christians. So yeah, I am definitely against Churches and always for building your relationship with God on your own. Hey Blue Lizard, Just a question that is entirely unrelated to whether one attends church or not, but what is your opinion on the Bible? Do you believe the Bible is necessary for getting to know God better, whether that be on your own or through a church organisation? Thanks for the input ~ PA

I think you are well on your way. As long as you can keep your faith on your own... it is better that way. I had this argument with the Priest's son from my Church, who is also a Deacon, as he was trying to convince me about why I should go to church... he kept saying how people shouldn't be trusted on their own because they get easily deceived. I couldn't even believe that he would say such a thing as those people are obviously lacking belief and only turning to the Church to make them stop questioning their faith. I can't believe those are the kind of beliefs Christians hold these days... ab... [More]

It is a good policy to have a "rest day" in the week, working seven days every week for every day of the year is going to kill you eventually. But that rest day does not have to be any particular day. For example, a few years ago, when I was at my old church and helping with the youth group and the music team in both the morning and the evening services, my normal Sunday schedule would be as follows: 10:00-11:00 - Practice/review for music for morning church. 11-12:30 - Morning service. 12:30- 1:45 - lunch (every now and then a one-to-one discipleship meeting with someone during this time) 1:4... [More]

Hey Blue Lizard, Just a question that is entirely unrelated to whether one attends church or not, but what is your opinion on the Bible? Do you believe the Bible is necessary for getting to know God better, whether that be on your own or through a church organisation? Thanks for the input ~ PA The Bible today represents the ures that were used in the past. If you are Christian, then the Bible is probably the only other way to know God better, other than living with prayer and faith in Him. I always saw the Bible as a way for God to talk to us (ironically it is known as the Word of God) and pra... [More]

He holds very little faith in people... He doesn't seem to respect people can go at it alone and still be faithful to god... I do not agree with anything he has said....he seems to fear getting questioned... I don't like people like that ... When you question them.. and they can't answer... so instead get angry... I have no time for people like that...Not saying that preacher you mentioned get angry...but many like him do... I have no time for people who are not willing to listen..al they wish to do is pass judgement and snide remarks... I pity them at most...having so much anger cannot be goo... [More]

I don't know why you are getting all heated up about. The guy you are commenting is obviously Judeo-Christian and his message is for Judeo-Christians. He didn't say anything against other religions or how others are wrong. If anything, I sense some intolerance in you against Christians. Learn to tolerate others, no matter what your faith might be because that will prevent a lot of hate and bloodshed in this world. Also, having images of Jesus around is not the same as being a believer. The bible is actually against making images of Jesus. So your argument is also invalid and pointless because ... [More]