going to church online/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It might make you feel good, but it’s not a substitute for attending in person and building a community with like-minded people. We were created to be relational beings - nothing about church online is relational. Not even a chat box.

Spoken like a true Christian.

DP, but Hebrews 10:24-25 is a part of the Bible:

And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.

Online life != life. Are there people for whom online church is a lifeline? Yes. But if you can make it to the service in-person at least some/most of the time, you should.

And if you hate shaking hands just don't, or bring sanitizer. That's a really silly excuse.

[Anonymous]

We did that during Covid and it's better than nothing, but definitely not the same experience as in person.

[Anonymous]

I don't love online church, but once in a while, I'll watch a service at the church I grew up in. There's nothing wrong with it.

[Anonymous]

Well, since sloth is a sin, and you say that you don't go because you're lazy, then yeah, it's a problem.

Also, you can't really receive the Lord's Supper virtually under ordinary circumstances: it's meant to be physical, that's kind of the point.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Well, since sloth is a sin, and you say that you don't go because you're lazy, then yeah, it's a problem.

Also, you can't really receive the Lord's Supper virtually under ordinary circumstances: it's meant to be physical, that's kind of the point.

Most churches that take consecrating the elements seriously have a shut-ins program where people will bring the Lord's Supper to those who actually can't physically make it.

But for everyone else I see your point.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It might make you feel good, but it’s not a substitute for attending in person and building a community with like-minded people. We were created to be relational beings - nothing about church online is relational. Not even a chat box.

Spoken like a true Christian.

DP, but Hebrews 10:24-25 is a part of the Bible:

And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.

Online life != life. Are there people for whom online church is a lifeline? Yes. But if you can make it to the service in-person at least some/most of the time, you should.

And if you hate shaking hands just don't, or bring sanitizer. That's a really silly excuse.

Who cares? Are they worshipping God? Drawing closer to Him? Learning more about Him? Being inspired to be more like Him? Great! There are lots of things we all “should” do.

[Anonymous]

Any church is better than none. Even online. I like the online services.