Yesterday I spoke about cynicism and some things wrong with organized religion. Perhaps, better said, my opinion as to some things that may be wrong. I am not going to attest to being an expert on people’s thoughts or feelings.
There are things that are right, however. Many things.
For one, in most churches most of the time there is a serious intent on preach and teach the Gospel with great seriousness and commitment. We may not always agree with one another as to the truth of the Gospel, but most everyone is committed to being faithful to their faith, their traditions, and the Bible. I have never met anyone who has ever stood before a congregation with the fervent hope of lying through one’s teeth about the Bible or God. Most everyone tries to preach and teach with a sense of integrity.
This means that most every church has something to offer most people. There may be a great deal we do not believe or fathom or even believe. However, there are usually kernels of truth and goodness being offered.
Secondly, prayer takes place.
I sometimes think we forget the importance of prayer. When people gather for Worship and pray, there is something amazing and good that takes place. The Bible teaches us that where two or three are gathered, God is with them. There is great power and great truth to this. God being Worshiped and prayed to is potent and good.
Churches are incredibly fallible----each and everyone one of them. But they do offer something good and worthwhile. Sometimes it takes a while to find one where we may ‘fit,’ but, chances are, there is one!
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