House of Worship how Important ?

[Retro Doomer]

Greetings, my beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Grace and peace be upon you all. I come before you today with a humble and sincere question that touches upon our shared faith and spiritual devotion. This question is also extended to our fellow believers and sincere seekers from other faith traditions be they Muslims, Jews, Hindus, or followers of other religions.
I ask you: How important do you believe it is to gather regularly in the house of worship be it a church, mosque, synagogue, or temple? Do you see such gatherings as essential to your spiritual life? Or do you think one can be a faithful and devout person without frequenting these sacred spaces, trusting instead in private prayer and adherence to the laws of one’s faith at home?
Please understand, this is not a debate about which religion is right or wrong. Rather, I urge us all to approach this question with humility and respect acknowledging the sincere devotion in others, even if their practices differ from ours. Let us remember that our Lord Jesus Christ teaches us to love our neighbors and to respect all people made in the image of God.
May the Lord guide us in understanding and compassion, and may His grace be with you all. God bless you abundantly.
And if this Thread already those go against the no Religion Rule than please just close the Thread as it was not meant to be a Debate about religion and was simply meant out of Curiosity thanks.

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For Me it would be Other I don't visit Church but I believe I should but I am to scared because of my poor Health and I don't want to bother my fellow Believers with my poor health while they Worship,and i do feel a bit ashamed because of it.At least I manage to do my Confirmation wich I am happy that I managed to do so.I believe Church is good to foster a Community of fellow Believers but not necessary to your Salvation Following the Rules and Teachings of Jesus Christ should be enough as I believe in the Personal Connection of all Believers and Followers of Jesus Christ with God.

 

[bjork]

I think faith in and of itself is fine. Anything else I'd say is likely against the tos.

 

[Bonkers225]

I am a Protestant. Have not gone to the Church for years now. But I do pray to my Lord/Holy spirit every morning, day and night. How important is it to attend the house of worship? I personally don't think it is. Your relationship with the Lord is personal, and the they would understand your feelings more than anyone else. I think everyone should have faith in something. Sometimes, it's the only thing that keeps people going in the end.

There's a funny line someone once said. "I'd rather believe in a God, and find out there isn't one in the end, rather than not believing, and finding out there is one, and by that time, it's too late"

 

[RustySK]

Personally I'm not religious, but I'd imagine the notion of having access to a socially accepted form of regular interaction with your local community over a shared part of your life must be quite valuable.
Especially in countries where people are more culturally primed to stick to their personal social bubble rather than interact with strangers.

 

[Zerpina]

I have never been religious in any way, shape, or form.

My family wasn't either. I don't see the harm in being religious, though.
I never bash or try to tell someone they are wrong for being so or for believing in a higher power, nor do I try to talk them out of their religious beliefs.

I see it as if it gives you solace and comfort to do so, there is nothing wrong with that. But I expect the same respect in return. Don't try to make me walk a mile in your shoes and convert me into something I don't believe in.

Again, if you are, I have absolutely no problem with it.

 

[Stingy Perry Stingy Perry]

I’m not a religious guy myself but I say that it shouldn’t be about the place you connect with the Dude above but it’s about how. I mean faith should be about your connection to the one you worship.

 

[ATenderLad]

While the question isn't controversial, this just isn't the place. See Rule 3.