Millions of people go to church for many reasons apart from God. And to seriously born again christians, it can be a little irritating to know that people gather at your respective church not to seek the God you came to seek after, but to pick up a chick, or to sell their jewelry or whatever..lol...
However, there seem to be some good advantages of going to church even when you're not a real Christian....
A recent poll by Gallup showed that "churchgoers" not only experienced more positive emotions but also less negative emotions than people who do not regularly attend church, synagogue, or mosque.
1. Friends.2. Community.
3. Activities and events.
4. Child care.
5. Family values. Church is a great place to get moral reinforcement. It's no secret that pop culture, everyday life, and even just our own negativity can be a drag on our ideal personal standards.
6. Motivation. Imagine the hope that comes out of the belief that the creator of this universe not only loves you but has a plan for your life. When you go to and belong to a church, you are exposed to a way of thinking that ultimately affects how you see the world, yourself, and others.
7. Opportunities to help others.
8. Routine.
Even though we want to question existence and God, at the end of the day if we serve him and he ends up being real or fake...then its a win win situation...but if you dont serve God and you find out later that he was real all along...then hey.."woe unto you." LOL
Story Credit: Nick Shell
http://shine.yahoo.com/parenting/8-non-religious-reasons-kids-church-134700210.html
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