I just read this quote on a friends Facebook status. Before I comment, I would love to know what you have to say?
“Just in terms of allocation of time resources, religion is not very efficient. There’s a lot more I could be doing on a Sunday morning.” ~Bill Gates
Comments please!
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stevekerp Said:
on September 22, 2010 at 9:59 am
Are we discussing “church” or Christianity, or Sunday morning religious “services” or religion as some sort of morality delivery system, or what? “Efficient” has some sort of goal in view; something presumably measurable and obtainable. What’s the point?
I quit “going to church” when I got to the point that it was hindering my growth as a Christian. According to Frank Viola and George Barna, about a million people a year cross that threshold. But they don’t depart because they suddenly find better things to do on Sunday morning.
Steve
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Sarah Miller Said:
on September 22, 2010 at 10:18 am
I have only read this quote as a quote, and can not find the context in which Mr. Gates said this, so some of your questions I can not speak to directly. For me the point is do we value peoples time and life enough to produce a worship service that can impact someone? Or do we just go through the motions because it is what we do on Sundays. I do think you can make three very clear distinctions between “the church,” a church service, and christianity. I am going to write a follow-up blog to this with all of my thoughts. Thanks for your comment, Steve. For me very thought provocative.
NotAScientist Said:
on September 22, 2010 at 10:40 am
I agree with Bill wholeheartedly.
Sarah Miller Said:
on September 22, 2010 at 11:06 am
Would love to hear why? Is it that you are opposed to Christianity in general? Church?
stevekerp Said:
on September 22, 2010 at 11:24 am
http://www.rogershermansociety.org/why_no_longer.htm
Gerry Stoltzfoos Said:
on September 24, 2010 at 9:37 am
I agree. Religion is a waste of time. Relationship with Jesus is a way different thing. Time spent on relationships is never a waste. I pray that Bill discovers relationship.