Can Christian Forums be one's church?

[kql314]

Hello- I would have to concur that being involved in a Forum like this, even for an hour a day, is not the same and is not acceptable as your Christian obligation of being within a Church group.

The CF is not a bad thing- in fact it a very good thing. But it is not the same....

God Bless,
Ken

 

[If Not For Grace]

I believe that God calls us to serve one another and build strong relationships, this can hardly happen in a forum.

What does that have to do w/going to church? The only strong relationships I have EVER seen in church come from those who "desire to run things".


Going to church has several functions in my view
1st gives me the opportunity to Praise and worship God with others
No argument w/this stmt.

2nd the opportunity to mix socially with Gods people on a one to one basis
(from what I've seen/heard if the majority of people in church are God's People-I'll be glad when He kicks their butt.)



3rd May get the opportunity to share my faith and or beliefs with a non believer if they walk in

Come on-the non-believer is not likely to be in church. Those of us who do believe
have a hard enough time stomaching it.

4th To hear Gods word and teachings (You can do just as well w/TV or here)
Some of what you hear/see is correct, most is misconstrued & alot is just plain HORSEFEATHERS.

I'm working on trying to go back to church on a regular basis, but that's alot of mud to waid through. I say coming here, using TV, Radio, Internet & BETTER yet 12-STEP or other spiritual groups is where those of us who have been wounded/abused by the "CHURCH" get a chance to heal, before retruning to the battlefield.


I have met more REAL christians outside "organized church" than inside. It's sad, but so!

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[Izdaari Eristikon]

I think a real church is much more satisfying. But some people may not be able to attend for various reasons. If I had to use a Christian website as my church, I don't think I'd pick CF for that. There are better options.