tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6643715.post4432923883432092592..comments2023-06-09T12:46:12.932-04:00Comments on The Voice Of One Crying Out In Suburbia: Community or cultureArthur Sidohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03848508095612688493noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6643715.post-71675940120935377852009-06-08T14:33:35.869-04:002009-06-08T14:33:35.869-04:00Hi, arthur. Your post got me thinking......
Would...Hi, arthur. Your post got me thinking......<br /><br />Would you say then community is far more important than culture?<br /><br />I know I have a deep sense of community with the body of believers I worship with. They are truly like "family". But with that said, there are some people that attend my church that don't feel that way. They run out the door as soon as church is over and don't attend the more intimate bible study or prayer meetings. I think this may cause them to feel less close. I wish they would desire to connect but really it's a personal choice.<br /><br />Yesterday my pastor held an awesome meeting where we turned benches around and faced each other and talked about needs in the body of believers. We couldn't go and hide...... it was great! Everyone shared, even those who hardly ever say a word. <br /><br />Community is very different than culture.<br /><br />There is a very distinct culture to the Catholic faith and Mormonism. I have first hand experience with both. I was Roman Catholic for 20 yrs and Mormon for the next 20. I am now a disciple of Christ. <br /><br />Both of those churches have a very distinct culture. Many attend mass or the 3 hour block because that is what is traditionally done.<br /><br />I truly believe Jesus wants so much more than tradition and culture. He wants our very hearts.<br /><br />Great post,<br />gloriaI am the Clayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03746787843582356037noreply@blogger.com