This is Eliphaz's attack against Job.
What is more important: faith or religion? Trusting in God or gathering in his name?
Just another way of asking, "Why does God need a church?"
Faith is clearly personal and communal. When we come together for the right reasons, we build up the body, reach outside of ourselves, and help usher in the kingdom. More and more young people have something against "organized religion" these days.
15% of the world is either atheist or agnostic. 29% of 18-29 year old Americans are. We worship 120 on a Sunday. How many of our active members/regular visitors fall within that age group? Can you count them on one hand?
How can we "do church" in such a way that speaks to them and their spiritual hunger and need for a community that's real?
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