Personal relationship with God vs. organized religion?!
Question: To all religious denominations (particularly Christians): Do you think it is possible to have a personal relationship with God, yet denounce organized religion?
For example, do you think it is possible to pray regularly, read the Bible and embrace a personal relationship with the Lord, but not go to Church on a regular basis, disagree with some pastor's or reverand's teachings, and/or not be part of a particular religious denomination?
Answers: To all religious denominations (particularly Christians): Do you think it is possible to have a personal relationship with God, yet denounce organized religion?
For example, do you think it is possible to pray regularly, read the Bible and embrace a personal relationship with the Lord, but not go to Church on a regular basis, disagree with some pastor's or reverand's teachings, and/or not be part of a particular religious denomination?
Yes, it's possible. That's what I do. I have lost complete faith and trust in the Church. Yet I still have a good relationship with God. =)
When you look at me, you wouldn't think that I'm a "christian", but it's something I keep to myself. Most of my friends don't know. I'm not trying to hide it. They've never asked. I think it's a personal thing that you should keep to yourself, ya know?