Similar questions with church considered success people equally skin color

Similar questions with church considered success people equally skin color

Q: Can the church be considered a success if it does not value people equally despite their skin color?

I say 100% NOT! Some people think the church should not deal with this. See question I posed: "what would you do to deal with prejudice in churches? Then # 4 answer from Manimal, then check out my reply #27 and please provided your...... (1 answer - asked 4 months ago)

A: Jesus had an answer for this one: it depends on whom you ask.

"If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you" (John 15:18-19). As far as the world is concerned, the church is ALWAYS a failure. All the world ever sees are the sins of the church. "These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world" (John 16:33). Jesus is the judge of the church, however, and as far as Jesus is concerned, He has overcome the world, so we have overcome the world and are not (thank God) subject to the world's judgment. Rather, the world is subject to Jesus' judgment. Meanwhile, some Christians are ministering to the poor, others to the sick, others to the prisoner, some are persecuted, some are tortured, some are assassinated (the correct word, as we are ambassadors representing a (very) foreign power that will be taking over this planet at some time in the future.) No one in the world sees that ministering, no one in the world sees that suffering, but Jesus does.

Instead of pointing fingers at someone else, point them at yourself and fix your problems rather than telling others to fix theirs.

Q: In your opinion, is it wrong for a much older woman or much older man to date younger people?

I am referring to younger people who are at least 18 year of age, and considered legally an adult. Is it more morally incorrect for a much older man or woman to date younger people? Or are both equally wrong? OR is there nothing...... (5 answers - asked 37 months ago)

A: As long as both parties are of legal consenting age, it's fine

I think that, because it is so difficult to find anyone you get along with for long periods of time, if you find someone you DO get along with that well, there is nothing wrong with it. As long as no one is being taken advantage of and the feelings are true and honest, what does it matter?

The only issues I have is when the younger person is too young to make a decision on that sort of relationship, or when the older person has mental issues and is being taken advantage of. As long as everyone is metnally stable, mature, and consenting, it's OK.

Sources: My opinion

Q: Would you go to a Saturday Night church service? Why or why not? What would you expect?

Are there things you would expect to be different? Is there anything that you would like to see be different about church? What do you think people are looking for when they attend a church for the first time? (5 answers - asked 25 months ago)

A: About Saturday, it depends

I realize that the Catholic chuch offers a Saturday night service that is in essence the same as the Sunday morning service. Some people go on Saturday because they are working or otherwise can not go on Sunday but still want to honor God and the sabbath.

I would go on Saturday if I could not go on Sunday.

Now, as to what I would expect, it would depend entirely on the congregation, denomination and motivation for going. If my motivation was to attend worship because I could not go on Sunday, I would want it to look like that service. If I was going because I had a problem with Sunday, was formerly unchurched, etc., I would expect those things that I took issue with to be missing or something new added.

I can tell you what I would like to see different about church and I'll preface by telling you that my context is that I love church, I believe that God is present among His gathered people and that there is no where I would rather be but you asked so here is what I would change:

1. I would want every service to be praise filled and relevant. I want to always feel like people leading worship, including the readers, believe what they are saying, that they believe God is present. Now before I need one really big pair of tweezers to get the plank out of my eye, I'll tell you that is much easier said than done...but there you go.

2. I would want vision, clear ideas of what was expected of me as a Christian. I don't mean perfection. I mean, "What does picking up my cross and following look like to me, personally."

3. I would want an opportunity to offer up my own prayers if I wanted to. If we are there to pray, why can't we all pray. If the Spirit is in all of us, why does only one pray?

4. I would want a clear bulletin and no stumbling blocks that prevent me from participating in the service. I don't want to feel like it is a members only club but a welcoming community of Christ.

Now if I were to go to a church for a first time, I can tell you what my number 1 thing that is an indicator if I will ever go back...I want to see the people look like Christ.

If they welcome me, make me feel at home, offer for me to sit with them, find me a bulletin, etc. I know that this is a place that raises up disciples not members. I know that they "get it" I want to know that there is a sense of community. I want to see that the people in this place help people in some way, preferrably many ways, that may not be members of the church.

I want a place where my gifts are recognized and can be utilized. If I can't contribute, I don't want to watch you or anyone else being Christ to thier neighbor, I want to go do it.

I want to encounter Christ.

Now if you can do all of that, not only will I move there and attend, I want you to train me on how to do it. I don't think that you can be perfect or offer the perfect service at the perfect time. I do think that you can proclaim Christ crucified, be open and vunerable, pray that God will work through you in whatever way brings Him the most glory and get out of the way and let Him do it.

God's blessings to you in your endeavor.