Why? Because it sends more people to hell than anything else. If you think about it, if there is a devil who hates God and wants to do everything possible to deceive people and fight God, why wouldn't he manipulate organized religion to send people to hell? The Bible warns about this in 2 Corinthians 11:14. (Read the entire chapter here)
Looking over time, how many deceivers have used religion to destroy people? Jim Jones, David Koresh, the castrated comet guy in San Diego, etc.
There is a Creator God. Long time readers know I've used the analogy that the "big bang" theory is similar to sitting in the backyard sandbox and throwing up sand in the air. After a gazillion times, a few pieces of those sands magically form together and create a planet with gravity and an atmosphere. That planted would then somehow create a life form.
There is no way that randomness evolved into the millions of species of animals and the human body. There is no way that our brain works the way it does by randomness. It's all part of an integrated, created design.
Anyways, I'm pressed for time to get into a deep theological point that probably won't change your mind. I just want to ask you this.
Have you ever wondered why someone like myself that is the way that I am, ie has narcissistic and selfish tendencies, would take two+ hours every Sunday to attend a church service? Why would someone take two hours every Wednesday to work with third, fourth, and fifth graders who aren't my kids and have hyperactivity and attention issues which I really can't discipline but must endure?
It's because I have the love of Jesus Christ in me. I want all of you to have that.
If you've never considered attending a church service, Easter is a great time to see who Jesus Christ was/is and why so many
It doesn't matter where you are in life. You may in the middle of a lot of bad things. That doesn't matter to Jesus. If you look into his teachings, you will find out he hung with tax collectors, prostitutes, and thieves. He went for those without hope.
I want to extend an offer to invite you to an Easter service at Antioch Bible Baptist Church in Gladstone. There are other churches in the area so if you don't live nearby, just find a Bible based church and see what this is all about.
The worst thing you're out? A couple hours on a Sunday morning that hanging out with people singing and smiling and the time you would have spent working out, reading the paper, working in the yard, etc.
The best thing? The message of the hope and grace of Jesus Christ and maybe a life changing moment.
No organized religion or charismatic leader is going to save you. It's only through the hope and faith in Jesus Christ. Find out more about it Sunday.
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