Another answer was against pastors who preached down at parishioners and made pronouncements and judgments. The fourth common answer was that churches were always asking for money. The most important choice we make in life is to accept Jesus as our Savior and to enter into a restored relationship with God. But, the vertical post by itself doesn t make a cross. God has given us each other.
Many people see only the vertical post.
They see Christianity as having a relationship with God - and nothing more. Going to Church maintains that relationship - keeps us connected with God. The pastor doing ministry - and a serious lack of relevancy to where we really live our lives. In Dr. Gilbert Bilezikian's book, Community 101, he shares an example of what Jesus resurrection makes possible. A woman has come to trust Jesus as her Savior.