How many people go to church just for socializing?

Question

If you do not have faith would you go to meet new people there?

Answer 1

I would but the last time I walked in, they had to call the fire department cause the curtains voluntarily combusted as I walked by

Answer 2

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Answer 3

The church I attend is great yet the service is often ... ... a bit boring for me. I'm used to and like lively worship. So yes, most of the time I go because I want to meet others, have some coffee afterwards, have lunch with them afterwards etc. I see nothing wrong with it either. I think that one really big purpose of church is fellowship, good fellowship. Yet of course I also believe and often the sermon gives me interesting ideas. I don't think I would go - long term - if I didn't believe in God.

Answer 4

NO, I go to hear the word of God & to learn more about him & how he wants me to live my life as a Christian :>)  

Answer 5

Personally, I don't go to church for socializing.  I go to church to be in the atmosphere of God.  I do pray and read my bible at home everyday, but sometimes I just need to be in the presence of God.  That's why I go to church and it also helps strengthen my relationship with God.

Answer 6

Only God knows the answer to that question. But He surely knows.

Answer 7

I think that people who go to church for socializing are likely to find what they are looking for--take it any way you like.

For a person of faith, if it's the only reason you go, it's still a good one.  God wants us to have fellowship with other believers.  He desires our worship and praise, and most of us know this is not limited to a building anyway.

For a person not of faith, I would think it would be like being in a foreign nation where no one spoke your language.  Interesting to watch, but bad if you need directions.

Answer 8

Where my brother goes to church most just go there for the free food

Answer 9

Sure some do, nothing wrong with that.

Answer 10

Sure, so I could soak up all the brain-washing on offer.

We could talk about 'The End', etc.

What a joyful day that would be compared to 'the local'.

Answer 11

It's not a good place for girls, I'd rather stay single then try to get a relationship with someone who's plutonic and likes god more than me.