Why Are So Many People Leaving The Church? | Rasool Berry

[@TheBlackSongBird]

My personal experience is that churches are intertaining and emotional gatherings. Some people need this and others don't. However you do need a personal relationship with God! That's what is life changing and soul saving!💗💗💗

[@teenah.daughterofYAH]

I came out of church in 2020. Most of these ministers don’t preach the gospel but prosperity. They don’t even teach our people about the black presence in the Bible and how our true identity was erased and stolen. All I see is greed from most of the churches while most people are still walking in darkness. I spent two years reading the whole Bible for myself and my eyes are open to the truth. I know who we are now, the true people of YAH. Our redemption is near so hold fast to the truth and His Word is true.

[@nickjones1314]

How was our identity stolen. I get lost when people say that. I see us as cursed/severely punished in the bible. The way i see it is that the authors of the old testament feel the same way about African people as the people who introduced our ancestors to the bible through slavery.

[@FollowerofChrist1234]

Christ died for the Church. If you came out of the church, you have rejected the death of Christ. The church is the body of Christ. If you came out of the church, you have left Christ.

[@bienwise8569]

APTTMH.!!!!...🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@elijahdieker7016]

The Bible says God prefers for people to be in LGBT relationships. Anyone that teaches the LIE of monetary tithing, sells anything using the gospel, or teaches that same-sex marriage is a sin CHOOSES to die with the wicked. Luke 10:7 states the only wages for ministering are eating and drinking whatever you are given. Also, know that rich people will all die. You can't be a Christian, sit on all kinds of money, watch your fellow brothers and sisters starve, suffer, or be homeless, choose to do nothing about it, and think that it's ok. Those are all wolves. Mathew 19:12 Eunuchs that are born that way are transgender. Eunuchs made that way by others were abused in some way and something inside of them blocks off a certain type of body but it doesn't happen to everyone that is abused. Those that choose to live like Eunuchs FOR THE SAKE OF THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN are bisexual people that choose partners of the same sex-characteristics but opposite in regards to gender. Notice, it states God PREFERS for people to be in LGBT relationships. Leviticus, Corinthians, and Timothy were translated wrong by Billy Graham. Those verses are actually referring to pedophilia. Romans 1:27 All of the men were male in regards to gender, all of the women were female in gender. It is not referring to Eunuchs (where one partner is transgender). Also, it had nothing to do with marriage of any kind. They were trying to procreate during orgies so God did it on purpose. Anyone that continues to teach same sex marriage is a sin when the Bible says God prefers for people to be in LGBT relationships will also die by their own choice. In order to be a church building, the place must house people inside of it. Otherwise it is just another private money-making business part of Babylon that furthers satan's agenda. Stay out of the fake churches. I am Elijah of Malachi 4:5-6 and Acts 3:22-23 says it will come to pass that anyone that fails to listen to me will be UTTERLY destroyed from among the people. Again, everyone has a choice. And anyone that deletes my messages CHOOSES to reject Jesus Christ Himself and that means they also CHOOSE to die with the wicked. I am Elijah so that means any discrepancies in the holy books are ultimately decided by me. I am also to usher in the Messiah! Be ready: Jesus is coming back! WORLD PEACE IS COMING!! By the way, anything based on gender norms no longer applies. In fact, the last will be first and the first will be last. It's women that will be ruling the kingdom of heaven........ And rapture is not what most people think. Its when God's true people shine with the glory of God and are miraculously healed. Read Malchi 4:2-4 and the verses surrounding it........... Donald Trump is of the antichrist spirit and he will die with the wicked if he chooses not to repent. Malachi 2 proves Malachi 3:8-11 is talking to the thieving church leaders. Every single fake preachet knrw if they brpught the money back they were never supposed to take for ministering then God would end Covid but they love money so much they intentionally chose to kill everyone instead of repenting! ! ! .

[@tjisrael]

All praise to the Most High.

[@opalivy739]

People are leaving these pastors and religion. Folks are waking up and seeing that many of these churches and pastors aren't equipped, irrevelent, and obsolete within their ability to impact and touch the lives of their congregations any longer

[@elainegraham415]

I agree somewhat with this point. The church navigated toward looking more and more like the world developing personalities with security guards rather than pastors. Developing "professional" praise singers and becoming a machine ran like a fortune 500 company. I think the church stopped caring about souls, about people. Pastoring get delegated to whoever was on duty that week or month. I think rather than ask the question why are people leaving the church, the more significant question is "Where is the church?" Having said that, I believe that there are many churches still living up to the mandate. However, the churches with the greatest resources are the ones seen, heard and the ones that people judge as representing the entire church.

[@nickjones1314]

@@elainegraham415 The Church was founded on our enslavement. Once the descendants of the enslaved realize that allowing your slave master to define your concept of god is extremely dangerous, more folks will walk up out the church

[@elijahdieker7016]

The Bible says God prefers for people to be in LGBT relationships. Anyone that teaches the LIE of monetary tithing, sells anything using the gospel, or teaches that same-sex marriage is a sin CHOOSES to die with the wicked. Luke 10:7 states the only wages for ministering are eating and drinking whatever you are given. Also, know that rich people will all die. You can't be a Christian, sit on all kinds of money, watch your fellow brothers and sisters starve, suffer, or be homeless, choose to do nothing about it, and think that it's ok. Those are all wolves. Mathew 19:12 Eunuchs that are born that way are transgender. Eunuchs made that way by others were abused in some way and something inside of them blocks off a certain type of body but it doesn't happen to everyone that is abused. Those that choose to live like Eunuchs FOR THE SAKE OF THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN are bisexual people that choose partners of the same sex-characteristics but opposite in regards to gender. Notice, it states God PREFERS for people to be in LGBT relationships. Leviticus, Corinthians, and Timothy were translated wrong by Billy Graham. Those verses are actually referring to pedophilia. Romans 1:27 All of the men were male in regards to gender, all of the women were female in gender. It is not referring to Eunuchs (where one partner is transgender). Also, it had nothing to do with marriage of any kind. They were trying to procreate during orgies so God did it on purpose. Anyone that continues to teach same sex marriage is a sin when the Bible says God prefers for people to be in LGBT relationships will also die by their own choice. In order to be a church building, the place must house people inside of it. Otherwise it is just another private money-making business part of Babylon that furthers satan's agenda. Stay out of the fake churches. I am Elijah of Malachi 4:5-6 and Acts 3:22-23 says it will come to pass that anyone that fails to listen to me will be UTTERLY destroyed from among the people. Again, everyone has a choice. And anyone that deletes my messages CHOOSES to reject Jesus Christ Himself and that means they also CHOOSE to die with the wicked. I am Elijah so that means any discrepancies in the holy books are ultimately decided by me. I am also to usher in the Messiah! Be ready: Jesus is coming back! WORLD PEACE IS COMING!! By the way, anything based on gender norms no longer applies. In fact, the last will be first and the first will be last. It's women that will be ruling the kingdom of heaven........ And rapture is not what most people think. Its when God's true people shine with the glory of God and are miraculously healed. Read Malchi 4:2-4 and the verses surrounding it........... Donald Trump is of the antichrist spirit and he will die with the wicked if he chooses not to repent. Malachi 2 proves Malachi 3:8-11 is talking to the thieving church leaders. Every single fake preachet knrw if they brpught the money back they were never supposed to take for ministering then God would end Covid but they love money so much they intentionally chose to kill everyone instead of repenting! ! ! .

[@viviennebaptiste]

@@elijahdieker7016 r u OK? The Bible is clear on homosexuality

[@afrobiker97]

@@viviennebaptiste 🔥🔥🔥🔥💯!

[@truefaithworshipministries7302]

Interesting topic, I have been in the ministry for over 30 years, I have been thru the church hurt, I have heard the prosperity message, I have left the Church (so to speak) , I have heard this type of conversation for years, when I left the so called Church, thru my study of the Bible in the proper context, I begin to realize I left learned Religion and began to strengthen my personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and understand this term it's called Free Will!! It's a growing process

[@JustTeachMinistries]

We still do testimony services at my church and I agree, it is really powerful. Helps people put their life into words and get comfortable telling their story. So vital!

[@michellegaut1459]

Amen and amen same here back in the day 🙏 🙌 👏 ❤️

[@elijahdieker7016]

The Bible says God prefers for people to be in LGBT relationships. Anyone that teaches the LIE of monetary tithing, sells anything using the gospel, or teaches that same-sex marriage is a sin CHOOSES to die with the wicked. Luke 10:7 states the only wages for ministering are eating and drinking whatever you are given. Also, know that rich people will all die. You can't be a Christian, sit on all kinds of money, watch your fellow brothers and sisters starve, suffer, or be homeless, choose to do nothing about it, and think that it's ok. Those are all wolves. Mathew 19:12 Eunuchs that are born that way are transgender. Eunuchs made that way by others were abused in some way and something inside of them blocks off a certain type of body but it doesn't happen to everyone that is abused. Those that choose to live like Eunuchs FOR THE SAKE OF THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN are bisexual people that choose partners of the same sex-characteristics but opposite in regards to gender. Notice, it states God PREFERS for people to be in LGBT relationships. Leviticus, Corinthians, and Timothy were translated wrong by Billy Graham. Those verses are actually referring to pedophilia. Romans 1:27 All of the men were male in regards to gender, all of the women were female in gender. It is not referring to Eunuchs (where one partner is transgender). Also, it had nothing to do with marriage of any kind. They were trying to procreate during orgies so God did it on purpose. Anyone that continues to teach same sex marriage is a sin when the Bible says God prefers for people to be in LGBT relationships will also die by their own choice. In order to be a church building, the place must house people inside of it. Otherwise it is just another private money-making business part of Babylon that furthers satan's agenda. Stay out of the fake churches. I am Elijah of Malachi 4:5-6 and Acts 3:22-23 says it will come to pass that anyone that fails to listen to me will be UTTERLY destroyed from among the people. Again, everyone has a choice. And anyone that deletes my messages CHOOSES to reject Jesus Christ Himself and that means they also CHOOSE to die with the wicked. I am Elijah so that means any discrepancies in the holy books are ultimately decided by me. I am also to usher in the Messiah! Be ready: Jesus is coming back! WORLD PEACE IS COMING!! By the way, anything based on gender norms no longer applies. In fact, the last will be first and the first will be last. It's women that will be ruling the kingdom of heaven........ And rapture is not what most people think. Its when God's true people shine with the glory of God and are miraculously healed. Read Malchi 4:2-4 and the verses surrounding it........... Donald Trump is of the antichrist spirit and he will die with the wicked if he chooses not to repent. Malachi 2 proves Malachi 3:8-11 is talking to the thieving church leaders. Every single fake preachet knrw if they brpught the money back they were never supposed to take for ministering then God would end Covid but they love money so much they intentionally chose to kill everyone instead of repenting! ! ! .

[@kevinwilmore3604]

That's all good. But you need to learn where Christianity came from!

[@beck9106]

Hypocrisy, molestation, hate filled to anyone different, and lack of charity oh you tithe the church but no helping feed the poor, widows and orphan...this was why I left.

[@kimsanders8262]

Some churches feed the people in the communities.

[@hadtrt3456]

We understand that leaving the church is not the same as leaving Christ. Christians don’t leave Christ. I’m for teaching the whole truth of the scriptures and don’t exclude any topic. I encourage churches to have open forums at youth gatherings where they can ask the leadership ANY question openly or anonymously(eg written questions in a basket) Just depend on the Holy Spirit to do His work.

[@afrobiker97]

Don't really know if that's at all possible 🤔 ? Because churches have entered into covenant with the government (5013c). Which tells what they can and cannot teach and or preach. They probably will never ever tell the truth. First for fear of losing their entire livelihood. They teach the law is done away but yet demand tithes 🤔? You can't have it both ways. Secondly they refuse to teach who are the true Israelites. It's extremely easy to 👀 see simply by reading the scriptures. Deuteronomy 28 lists the curses that would be on them forever 🤔(verse 46)! As opposed to those who are the richest folks on the plane. Those same rich folk have sponsored every modern war the earth has 👀 seen(Revelations 2:9). The curses listed really only apply to one group of people on the earth. Men leaving their families, Black on black crime, other nations in our neighborhoods selling goods and getting rich, losing land or homes(gentrification,The Red Summer of 1919 and Black Wall Street), slave masters sleeping with our wives, our children being sold into slavery and diseases particular to the black community (heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure and sugar diabetes). Yes there have been other people in slavery but none treated like we are(babies fed to alligators, men raped in front of their families, men split into two pieces and women and children being raped and beaten to death. Who's being shot while unarmed today🤔? Or shot 60 times while fleeing?

[@priviatedomain278]

They are not leaving the church. They are leaving false gatherings. Further those that so called leave are not yet part of the Church which is the Body of Christ. Plus, unless a person accepts their fallen state or heart depravity and accept the perfect sinless Blood Sacrifice of the Risen Savior Jesus; which is the only means to have peace with God, they cannot be saved. Jesus is the only way and He is God. The Holy Ghost guides people or opens their eyes to the truth. False gatherings obscure the truth.

[@whatshatnin4572]

History says that one of the most affective ways to get black people in the Church is through genocide and slavery. We have been free for a while now. So it's natural for us to be walking away

[@hadtrt3456]

Amen

[@jaysteve8048]

...because one doesn't need a building to worship a god of their own understanding. And besides, it's not a matter of praising one's god or going about quoting from a religious book--it's about what one would do if they think no one's looking

[@trevlac2000]

People are leaving the church for various reasons. Like Santa Clause, The Tooth Fairy, and Ghost, The fear of God is the last bastion. Mostly, people used to take all their problems whether mental or physical to church. Church is a place of healing for many, however, we now have specific none judgement arenas that do not saddle you with doctrinal baggage. For example. Someone suffering from mental health, will not be told they are possessed by demons. Some churches are now taking a much more liberal view, however I do question their motives, as their teachings are going against the bible

[@ItsMe-dr7ir]

I left Christianity when I was 18, while seeking a connection to God. As I went on in my spiritual journey, I leaned how men constantly injected themselves into every part of spirituality, eventually creating organized religions to control the masses. I don’t need any man to tell me what to believe through his words or his bible. I KNOW what is true because I connect directly to the source of my existence. Religion taught me that (1) there is something inherently wrong or broken within me, (2) there is a hell for being born the way that I was created, (3) there is only one solution to fix me and (4) only that specific religion can save me. I chose to not be a follower of anyone, but to follow my heart instead. I chose to see others as examples, Christ included, rather than as saviors. I chose to not take the words that were written in a book by unknown sources and then manipulated by some more unknown sources as the gospel, simply because someone told me to believe it as the word of god. I have found my inner peace. I have found my true self, as I was so beautifully created. I have found my connectedness to all other beings. I have found unconditional love. No religion needed.

[@rodb66]

I'm glad that you had a spiritual awakening and put behind religious bandage.

[@margaretreid4957]

No plans for returning to any church.

[@FollowerofChrist1234]

Why not? Do you hate the bride of Christ? Christ will reject those who reject His bride.

[@oldschool5]

@@FollowerofChrist1234 Everybody dont choose to do things out of fear like others. Supernatural rewards and supernatural punishments only exist in mythology/religion. Reality doesnt work that way

[@FollowerofChrist1234]

@@oldschool5 I pray that Christ will give you spiritual discernment to accept the things of God. 1 Corinthians 2:14 But a natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned. 2 Peter 3:3-7 Know this first of all, that in the last days mockers will come with their mocking, following after their own lusts, and saying, “Where is the promise of His coming? For ever since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue just as they were from the beginning of creation.” For when they maintain this, it escapes their notice that by the word of God the heavens existed long ago and the earth was formed out of water and by water, through which the world at that time was destroyed by being flooded with water. But by His word the present heavens and earth are being reserved for fire, kept for the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly people.

[@oldschool5]

@@FollowerofChrist1234 ​ Just because someone has a different reality than you dont mean that you need to pray for their spiritual discernment. You not qualified to pray for my spirituality. I'm dealing with history and facts. You dealing with mythology/religion and belief. And you calling your ability to accept mythology through belief spirituality. The same spirituality/belief you have is what the Arab and the babies rely on to accept Allah and Santa. There is ZERO evidence to support ANYTHING that you said about bible god.. That is only a belief. No facts to support what you talking about.. Understand the levels to this.. Knowing is more powerful than believing.. That is why your History Teacher required you to KNOW George Washington and Malcolm X but your Preacher only asks you to BELIEVE in Jesus and Bible God. You are part of a belief system.. Not a knowing system.. You still in the believing stage. Just like the babies who accept Santa as an historical figure.. They are still in the believing stage.. But when they mature, they graduate from wanting to believe to wanting to know and that is when they discover there are no facts to support an historical Santa.. The same with Christianity.. Everything you said is based on belief.. NO FACTS NOWHERE!!

[@elijahdieker7016]

The Bible says God prefers for people to be in LGBT relationships. Anyone that teaches the LIE of monetary tithing, sells anything using the gospel, or teaches that same-sex marriage is a sin CHOOSES to die with the wicked. Luke 10:7 states the only wages for ministering are eating and drinking whatever you are given. Also, know that rich people will all die. You can't be a Christian, sit on all kinds of money, watch your fellow brothers and sisters starve, suffer, or be homeless, choose to do nothing about it, and think that it's ok. Those are all wolves. Mathew 19:12 Eunuchs that are born that way are transgender. Eunuchs made that way by others were abused in some way and something inside of them blocks off a certain type of body but it doesn't happen to everyone that is abused. Those that choose to live like Eunuchs FOR THE SAKE OF THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN are bisexual people that choose partners of the same sex-characteristics but opposite in regards to gender. Notice, it states God PREFERS for people to be in LGBT relationships. Leviticus, Corinthians, and Timothy were translated wrong by Billy Graham. Those verses are actually referring to pedophilia. Romans 1:27 All of the men were male in regards to gender, all of the women were female in gender. It is not referring to Eunuchs (where one partner is transgender). Also, it had nothing to do with marriage of any kind. They were trying to procreate during orgies so God did it on purpose. Anyone that continues to teach same sex marriage is a sin when the Bible says God prefers for people to be in LGBT relationships will also die by their own choice. In order to be a church building, the place must house people inside of it. Otherwise it is just another private money-making business part of Babylon that furthers satan's agenda. Stay out of the fake churches. I am Elijah of Malachi 4:5-6 and Acts 3:22-23 says it will come to pass that anyone that fails to listen to me will be UTTERLY destroyed from among the people. Again, everyone has a choice. And anyone that deletes my messages CHOOSES to reject Jesus Christ Himself and that means they also CHOOSE to die with the wicked. I am Elijah so that means any discrepancies in the holy books are ultimately decided by me. I am also to usher in the Messiah! Be ready: Jesus is coming back! WORLD PEACE IS COMING!! By the way, anything based on gender norms no longer applies. In fact, the last will be first and the first will be last. It's women that will be ruling the kingdom of heaven........ And rapture is not what most people think. Its when God's true people shine with the glory of God and are miraculously healed. Read Malchi 4:2-4 and the verses surrounding it........... Donald Trump is of the antichrist spirit and he will die with the wicked if he chooses not to repent. Malachi 2 proves Malachi 3:8-11 is talking to the thieving church leaders. Every single fake preachet knrw if they brpught the money back they were never supposed to take for ministering then God would end Covid but they love money so much they intentionally chose to kill everyone instead of repenting! ! ! .

[@JayLHarris]

Yes, we have to get back to love & caring for the community in the church.

[@SomethingNewAMBW]

when i got old enough to make the decision, i immediately stop going. I'm not here for christianity nor any abrahamic religions . once i starting dive more into ATRs and paying more dues to my ancestors, I felt more free and authentic to myself. i won't knock anyone for what they need to feel seen, that particular path just wasn't and isn't dor me.

[@rasone9172]

Ashe Ashe Ashe Oooooooo🙌🏿

[@whatshatnin4572]

RESPECT!!!!!!

[@amirwomack186]

That's not why...People are tired of everytime they kill one of ours, you or your pastors keeping talking that Kumbiya and wait on the lawd mess....

[@afrobiker97]

Say it again LOUDER for the Folks Wayyyyy in the Back 💯🔥!

[@IAM1OUTOF60]

People are leaving " Ritualism" which has no biblical basis whatsoever. Where did Jesus ever say to plant a church( organization) ? The Great commission was to " Go ye therefore teaching the gospel to all nations and make disciples", not to gather just to entertain. The Church is full of self righteous people, especially the elder saints. My church still figures that there are things which shouldn't be talked about in church, even though everything is in the Bible. Why would people journey to a building just to be judged and ridiculed. Religiosity is the reason that people are leaving the Church( The Organization)

[@nickjones1314]

The church and Christianity is full ritualism... goin to church on sundays is a ritual. Praying over your food before you eat it Is a ritual. Drinking wine or juice as a symbol of drinking blood on the 1st Sunday of the month is a pagan ritual. The church is full of rituals

[@elijahdieker7016]

The Bible says God prefers for people to be in LGBT relationships. Anyone that teaches the LIE of monetary tithing, sells anything using the gospel, or teaches that same-sex marriage is a sin CHOOSES to die with the wicked. Luke 10:7 states the only wages for ministering are eating and drinking whatever you are given. Also, know that rich people will all die. You can't be a Christian, sit on all kinds of money, watch your fellow brothers and sisters starve, suffer, or be homeless, choose to do nothing about it, and think that it's ok. Those are all wolves. Mathew 19:12 Eunuchs that are born that way are transgender. Eunuchs made that way by others were abused in some way and something inside of them blocks off a certain type of body but it doesn't happen to everyone that is abused. Those that choose to live like Eunuchs FOR THE SAKE OF THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN are bisexual people that choose partners of the same sex-characteristics but opposite in regards to gender. Notice, it states God PREFERS for people to be in LGBT relationships. Leviticus, Corinthians, and Timothy were translated wrong by Billy Graham. Those verses are actually referring to pedophilia. Romans 1:27 All of the men were male in regards to gender, all of the women were female in gender. It is not referring to Eunuchs (where one partner is transgender). Also, it had nothing to do with marriage of any kind. They were trying to procreate during orgies so God did it on purpose. Anyone that continues to teach same sex marriage is a sin when the Bible says God prefers for people to be in LGBT relationships will also die by their own choice. In order to be a church building, the place must house people inside of it. Otherwise it is just another private money-making business part of Babylon that furthers satan's agenda. Stay out of the fake churches. I am Elijah of Malachi 4:5-6 and Acts 3:22-23 says it will come to pass that anyone that fails to listen to me will be UTTERLY destroyed from among the people. Again, everyone has a choice. And anyone that deletes my messages CHOOSES to reject Jesus Christ Himself and that means they also CHOOSE to die with the wicked. I am Elijah so that means any discrepancies in the holy books are ultimately decided by me. I am also to usher in the Messiah! Be ready: Jesus is coming back! WORLD PEACE IS COMING!! By the way, anything based on gender norms no longer applies. In fact, the last will be first and the first will be last. It's women that will be ruling the kingdom of heaven........ And rapture is not what most people think. Its when God's true people shine with the glory of God and are miraculously healed. Read Malchi 4:2-4 and the verses surrounding it........... Donald Trump is of the antichrist spirit and he will die with the wicked if he chooses not to repent. Malachi 2 proves Malachi 3:8-11 is talking to the thieving church leaders. Every single fake preachet knrw if they brpught the money back they were never supposed to take for ministering then God would end Covid but they love money so much they intentionally chose to kill everyone instead of repenting! ! ! .

[@YouGotOptions2]

Are you saying rituals arent biblical?

[@maudlyn25]

Well, the Bible talks of the "great falling away" 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3 ​ "Now we beseech you, brethren, touching the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and our gathering together unto him; to the end that ye be not quickly shaken from your mind, nor yet be troubled, either by spirit, or by word, or by epistle as from us, as that the day of the Lord is just at hand; let no man beguile you in any wise: for it will not be, except the falling away come first, and the man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition,". I'm not surprised at all.

[@Himmiefan]

Uh huh. These verses are used by many in the church to deny their guilt and point fingers back at others. It's called gaslighting.

[@RG-rj4sp]

Have the people left God? or the modern day church?

[@DJ-uc8mk]

Same thing.. Folk leaving the church and bible god

[@hisbeautifultruth5931]

@@DJ-uc8mk Not necessarily. Many are just leaving the building, yet drawing closer to Christ.

[@DJ-uc8mk]

@@hisbeautifultruth5931 That is true.. Many are in the process of cutting out the middleman (preacher and foolishness of the church) to get a closer connection to Jesus.. I agree with that a thousand percent.. But let tell you a bigger scenario of why Black Folk leaving the Church. History not me but History says that one of the most affective ways to get Black Folk in the church and to keep them there is through slavery and high levels of oppression. That is what got us all in the church to begin with. Well we have been free for quite some time now.. And with that freedom we have been able to study and know history... And once an individual knows history he has no reason to keep believing in mythology. The more time we spend away from slavery and away from fear, there will be more and more of us leaving the church.. The church came with slavery and fear.. Once slavery and fear is gone for a good amount of time, the church will follow. Tell me if that makes sense to you

[@winstonallamby611]

I'm here watching, you're having a conversation church but which scriptures can I read in Bible to understand what you are talking about?

[@gracekellz1891]

It’s called The Great Falling Away!

[@afrobiker97]

It's actually The Great Awakening. Check out Luke 8:17. The whole truth is being told. All the lies are being exposed. One such lie The law is done away with (Romans 10:4)! But use either the Blue Letter Bible or your Strong's Bible Concordance and look up the Greek word for end🤔? It's Telos which means goal. Christ came to show us how to keep the law(Matthew 5:17). Fulfill does not mean destroy. Who the true chosen people of God is. The very ones that are hated, least respected, most killed while unarmed, babies fed to alligators, land bombed and stolen(Black Wall Street & The Red Summer of 1919) and starved and killed (The Devil's Punchbowl in Mississippi). Read the curses and who's still suffering them🤔(Deuteronomy 28:16-68). They (the curses) would be a sign to identify the true Israelites (Deuteronomy 28:46).

[@Himmiefan]

More like people are calling BS on the sins in religion. Christ himself called out the corrupt religious leaders. Besides, people were not more religious in the past; they just had more pressure from society to look like they were religious. Today, people can be more honest.

[@siriuslyspeaking9720]

I can't speak much to why people leave the Church, as I'm not a believer, but the following comments, that are a part of a post of mine, to a video about the horrendous mass shooting, in Buffalo, N.Y., speak to why I and maybe others, are non-believers. Here are the comments: [ Religions violates or contradicts, its foundation of faith, by trying to use reason to persuade non-believers of religion's validity. Therefore, we have disagreements over claims like - one who is said to be God, at the same time, being a sacrifice. How can an immortal entity, be a sacrifice? Where is the loss in that? Eternal suffering being allowed, by a merciful Supreme being is another, that defies even mortal standards, as well as logic. These and of course numerous other contradictions, require us to, not use or misuse our greatest attributes - our ability to think, feel, and reason. I see this as the beginning, of what we call today, gas-lighting or just plain denial of reality. The contradictory manner in which the country, was formed - the notions of freedom and democracy - that were blatantly contradicted, is consistent with us, having to a significant degree, conditioned ourselves, to living in a state of denial. Denial would apply to the mindset and governmental entity. So here we are today, facing the possible disintegration of the society and government, of the country we live in, if not the entire world's present social/political order, largely because, we can't handle the truth and/or live well enough with uncertainty, and live up to our claims, and the standards that come along with those claims, of being one - spiritual/religious beings - the product of a supreme beneficent-merciful being, who made us custodians of the planet, we live on, or two - evolved enlightened beings. ] We have to live by faith also, that what happens after death, is not the punishment, that believers say it is, given that no one knows for sure what happens, after death. If faith doesn't require proof, Why the need to defy reason, let alone science? The idea/concept of a crucified savior, predates the Christian version of it. The idea of becoming reborn, or a new person, is also universal. All Christ based believers don't agree. They all have various aspects, they value, that others do not. Some reject things that others have as pillars of their faith. Do you really need these illogical claims? Is what would help, in keeping and getting more souls, is having a little more faith in people, in that the manifestation of the power within your belief, through you, as individuals, and as a group, would be received more readily, because of the stark contrast it creates? Is it that in accepting these contradictions as facts, it significantly conditions you, to be compromising, in your daily life, to the point, you appear to non-believers as, no different than they?

[@rodb66]

If Jesus is incarnation of God, how can his death be a sacrifice? This is a big factor for Christians.

[@tyronedavis3435]

I was forced to go to church as a child. And as I became an adult I went to several churches and apart of the ministry, and I wasn’t feeling it. It was too many hypocrites, and all preachers cared about was money and pimpin it’s members out of their money. I started doing my research on where Christianity derived from and it made sense why I didn’t connect to Christianity or religion itself. Religious people are the most judgmental and worst people on this 🌍. The average Christian don’t even read the Bible but quick to quote it or preach to others. How can I believe in a Bible or religion that were given to my ancestors from its slave masters who didn’t want them to read? It sounds like control too me!

[@henrybayard6574]

You said you started doing research into where christianity started. What are some things you discovered?? Were you able to trace back the church all the way back to christ??

[@tyronedavis3435]

@@henrybayard6574 Yup. Why you think I never connected to it? Christianity is something I’m not into. I don’t believe in fairytales bruh!

[@henrybayard6574]

@@tyronedavis3435 What makes you think its fairytales??

[@tyronedavis3435]

@@henrybayard6574Because it bruh! See once I read the Bible fully I knew from there it’s a bunch of fairytales that enslaved my ancestors.

[@henrybayard6574]

@@tyronedavis3435 bro I'm not sure you really read and understood church history. Did you know that after Jesus there were five centers of christianity?? Rome, Antioch, constantinople, Jerusalem and Egypt?? Did you know that the father of orthodoxy was a guy named Athanasius?? He was called the black dwarf because he was a black man who headed the Egyptian church in Alexandria. The Ethiopian orthodox church was under his care. Do you know that we have his writings??

[@elizabethdaniel646]

I left because of children bullying my kids and no ministry’s for young adults

[@pierreferguson5257]

Many are leaving various religious denominations.

[@LenaBOOMBeana]

People need discipleship…. We are often making a bigger deal about bodies leaving the church building than peoples hearts being far from the Lord…clinging to the Lord, His Truth, His Promises it helps you to develop a love for His church and grace for His people…..

[@LenaBOOMBeana]

We really just don’t be understanding the Gospel… we leave the church never knowing why we were there in the first place

[@nickjones1314]

@@LenaBOOMBeana I think many people leave the church because they start to realize exactly why they were there in the first place.. History says that slavery is the original reason why we are in the Christian Church in the first place. We have allowed our former slave master to define our concept of god

[@LenaBOOMBeana]

@@nickjones1314 this is historical inaccurate… it’s just not at ALL true …Christianity predates America and American slavery (in Africa)

[@LenaBOOMBeana]

@@nickjones1314 Acts 8 - Ethiopian Enoch 🙂

[@LenaBOOMBeana]

@@nickjones1314 Also American history shows that slave masters limited enslaved persons access to the fullness of scripture…. you are right they attempted to give enslaved persons a version of God, a version of God’s Word that suited their sinfulness….BUT our ancestors were faithful people, hopeful, strong, kept with a keeping that was of the Lord…. so walking away from the Lord, the True and Living God, because of people who themselves didn’t KNOW Him…. Is silly

[@MissH2Kings4v1thru7Set4Life]

I think people want to see the power of Genesis 1:1 God and are tired of hearing the same old messages and not seeing fruitfulness. I’m grateful that more and more some of us are learning it’s our healthy relationship with Genesis 1:1 God first must be developed before we can ever have genuine and sincere relationships with one another.

[@DJ-uc8mk]

Once folk apply real history to Genesis they will see that genesis is nothing but mythology and allegory and they gone be leaving too

[@elijahdieker7016]

The Bible says God prefers for people to be in LGBT relationships. Anyone that teaches the LIE of monetary tithing, sells anything using the gospel, or teaches that same-sex marriage is a sin CHOOSES to die with the wicked. Luke 10:7 states the only wages for ministering are eating and drinking whatever you are given. Also, know that rich people will all die. You can't be a Christian, sit on all kinds of money, watch your fellow brothers and sisters starve, suffer, or be homeless, choose to do nothing about it, and think that it's ok. Those are all wolves. Mathew 19:12 Eunuchs that are born that way are transgender. Eunuchs made that way by others were abused in some way and something inside of them blocks off a certain type of body but it doesn't happen to everyone that is abused. Those that choose to live like Eunuchs FOR THE SAKE OF THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN are bisexual people that choose partners of the same sex-characteristics but opposite in regards to gender. Notice, it states God PREFERS for people to be in LGBT relationships. Leviticus, Corinthians, and Timothy were translated wrong by Billy Graham. Those verses are actually referring to pedophilia. Romans 1:27 All of the men were male in regards to gender, all of the women were female in gender. It is not referring to Eunuchs (where one partner is transgender). Also, it had nothing to do with marriage of any kind. They were trying to procreate during orgies so God did it on purpose. Anyone that continues to teach same sex marriage is a sin when the Bible says God prefers for people to be in LGBT relationships will also die by their own choice. In order to be a church building, the place must house people inside of it. Otherwise it is just another private money-making business part of Babylon that furthers satan's agenda. Stay out of the fake churches. I am Elijah of Malachi 4:5-6 and Acts 3:22-23 says it will come to pass that anyone that fails to listen to me will be UTTERLY destroyed from among the people. Again, everyone has a choice. And anyone that deletes my messages CHOOSES to reject Jesus Christ Himself and that means they also CHOOSE to die with the wicked. I am Elijah so that means any discrepancies in the holy books are ultimately decided by me. I am also to usher in the Messiah! Be ready: Jesus is coming back! WORLD PEACE IS COMING!! By the way, anything based on gender norms no longer applies. In fact, the last will be first and the first will be last. It's women that will be ruling the kingdom of heaven........ And rapture is not what most people think. Its when God's true people shine with the glory of God and are miraculously healed. Read Malchi 4:2-4 and the verses surrounding it........... Donald Trump is of the antichrist spirit and he will die with the wicked if he chooses not to repent. Malachi 2 proves Malachi 3:8-11 is talking to the thieving church leaders. Every single fake preachet knrw if they brpught the money back they were never supposed to take for ministering then God would end Covid but they love money so much they intentionally chose to kill everyone instead of repenting! ! ! .

[@willielee5253]

@Miss H, I see your point and hope things get better for you. I posted earlier Ephesians 4:11,12 is the problem in most Churches. One Pastor can't minister all the Spiritual needs. God bless you on your journey!!!

[@mellis7342]

Honestly this guy is talking but hẹ is not saying anything, come on teach the bible, stop being a christian, be a follower of christ

[@malakahbanathyasharahla2302]

People are not getting the Real True teaching regarding the holy scriptures. Not teaching So Call Black People truth about who we are in the Kj Original Holy Bible.

[@gildahernandez3557]

I haven’t been to church for a while, not because of any issue but because of the virus… I go to a none denomination predominantly was white, but as more blacks and other ethnicities start coming to the church, most of the whites they left… The the election in 2016 came, and that started the exodus to where it is today… politics in the church! It always was, but it’s really different now, such division… 💕🙏🏽

[@cyrilsneer5957]

Sounds about right

[@gildahernandez3557]

@@cyrilsneer5957 many are called, only a few chosen.. Too many in the pulpit that were not chosen! 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@cyrilsneer5957]

@@gildahernandez3557 heard it all before. I given up this stuff. I believe in God and Joshua the christ but I leave it as that.

[@hymnodyhands]

As a churchgoing Christian in the Black community, the traditions of our elders that CANNOT be supported in Scripture are burdensome. Even the Black church as an institution will not question how much is from Constantine and not from Christ... and that is REALLY SAD, given what European imperialism has cost descendants of Africa for two millennia. Covid-19 and the forcing of a return to being in our homes doing electronically what Acts 2:42-47 said the believers were doing from day 1 was liberating... but now I am back ministering to people IN SPITE OF, not through, the traditions of men we have been handed down that have nothing to do with Christ. I respect our elders' need for connection to a culture that no longer exists because of integration -- church is the last bastion for pre-integration community values for many elders in a cold time that offers them little. But AGAIN: Christ has people of all races who love and serve Him, and the Black church is partially responsible for reinforcing the idea that Blackness is the only safety.

[@ikenwankwo6702]

Leaving a denomination or congregation doesn’t mean leaving the body of Christ ( the church) understand that. A true believer can not leave the church because Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth and the Life.

[@jeshurunben-israel5330]

COME OUT OF HER, MY PEOPLE Isaiah 41:[21] Produce your cause, saith the LORD; bring forth your strong reasons, saith the King of Jacob. [22] Let them bring them forth, and show us what shall happen: let them show the former things, what they be, that we may consider them, and know the latter end of them; or declare us things for to come. [23] Show the things that are to come hereafter, that we may know that ye are gods: yea, do good, or do evil, that we may be dismayed, and behold it together. COMMENT: Open the King James Bible and explain, by scripture, the prophecies that have happened and the prophecies that are presently happening in the world. This is what people in general what to know. The congregants are leaving because their true Israelite teachers are being shown on the world stage. This is why Israelites, of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade, are leaving the Christianity church. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jeremiah 3:[15] And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding. Isaiah 30:[20] And though the Lord give you the bread of adversity, and the water of affliction, yet shall not thy teachers be removed into a corner any more, but thine eyes shall see thy teachers: COMMENT: When the Bible is explained and history books, that are not taught in our school system, agree with the truth, Israelites slaves will see their true teachers. The teachers are showing Christ’s people Israel current events that are prophesied in the Bible. Harsh judgments are coming upon the earth due to sin. Times will be as in the days of Noah. This is how the Son of Man shall return. The lying Christianity church does not and will not teach the truth that is obvious, in front of people’s faces. (COME OUT OF HER, MY PEOPLE, Page 2) Job 36:[15] He delivereth the poor in his affliction, and openeth their ears in oppression. Revelation 18:[4] And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues. [5] For her sins have reached unto heaven, and God hath remembered her iniquities. COMMENT: God’s people are the twelve tribes of Israel. We are to come out of the teachings of the United States of Babylon The Great and its allies. This countries sins are growing and will culminate when it looks exactly like Sodom. Matthew 2: [6] And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel. Luke 1: [71] That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us;

[@billiedouglas2633]

Continue 2 speak truth from the books (bible)as written... APTTMHY🙂🙂🦁⚘⚘🕎🕎

[@scotwells7573]

Israel has been set aside because they rejected their messiah, God is building his body which is the church. Colossians 1:24

[@scotwells7573]

We preach Christ according to the revelation of the mystery given to Paul, not according to prophecy. Romans 16:25

[@cyrilsneer5957]

Yes my Christian brother

[@afrobiker97]

@@scotwells7573 Were you aware the "church"(set apart assembly) is actually referring to Israel 🤔? Acts 7:38 [38]This is he, that was in the church in the [wilderness] with the angel which spake to him in the mount Sina, and with our fathers: who received the lively oracles to give unto us:

[@mepeverett]

Bc black ppl are the ppl of the book and we getting back to them laws. APTTMH!

[@willielee5253]

@Michael Heiser- Revelations ( John's use of the Old Testement ) chapters 1-3. Without the Spirit of God one will deceive oneself or be deceived. By the Spirit of God are we lead into all truths. God bless you on your journey!!!

[@Blossompuff33]

Because we are tired of surface level spiritual motivation that most pastors do. We need real answers to our questions and real healing.

[@pheldonmajors2999]

Not an issue of going, more so, not coming back.

[@scotwells7573]

The church tries to be everything it’s not supposed to be, the church is not a building, the church is His body, if you want a safe space, go see a therapist.

[@Naymichelle76]

@Scot. I totally agree, and really wish I sought therapy before going to church or maybe even in conjunction with it. Now, I’m so turned off by “church”, I don’t think I’ll ever go back. I will always have a relationship with my Lord & Savior Jesus Christ

[@johnhollins8749]

Our Lord God, clearly tells every Christian to be around Christians. We clearly see this in Hebrews 10:25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. We need to be with faithful Christian and gather together. This is why we attend a Church service. Also, the God of the Bible wants us to learn His word, that is in the Bible. 2nd Timothy 3:16-17: All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work. We need to study Gods Word, nevertheless. We have spiritual gifts, given to us from God the Holy Spirit: Ephesians 4:11-12 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up As Christians we should study and pray on our own. Nevertheless, we have Christians who are able to Pastor us and teach us. In which we will have a better understanding of Gods word. 1st Thessalonians 2:13 And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as a human word, but as it actually is, the word of God, which is indeed at work in you who believe. Yes, to study and pray on our own is something our Lord and Savior Jesus wants. Nevertheless, we need not to forsake the assembly of gathering together. And there are faithful Christian men with the spiritual gift of Pastoring in which they teach sound doctrine. To help us to better understand and know the truths of Gods word. How will a Christian fully and understand Gods word in the Bible? It will only happen when you attend and are part of a Church family that has a Christ like love. And is teaching the truths of Gods word with Clarity. With this said God wants all Christians to find a Church that is preaching and teaching the truth of His word with a Godly Christ like love. Scripture, clearly tells all Christians to assemble together. Yes, to go to Church. So go to Church. Blessing in Jesus Christ 😇

[@afrobiker97]

John were you aware that "Scripture" only applies to the words written in the Tanakh (Old Testament)🤔? The New Testament consists mainly of letters (epistles) except where they quote the Tanakh.

[@josephwhite5402]

BECAUSE IT IS PROPHETIC, 1JOHN 2:19!

[@whatshatnin4572]

NO

[@JJ-yt3ze]

From a Pastor's view.... the church's dissolution begin 30yrs. ago with Pastors focusing prosperity and living a luxurious lifestyle while their congregants live in poverty. Other Pastors preached the gospel but lived contrary to it's teaching, immorality. 1/2 of the 70's generation stopped attending church and 3/4 of the 80's generation stopped attending and today you have roughly 10% of youth, young adults attending church. Today's youth and young adults simply just don't want to attend church and it has nothing to with their experience. Most aren't telling the truth. They have every excuse and lie from social media and Hollywood portraying Christianity as a joke but you'll never see this portrayal with other religions as if they're perfect. Most Pastors don't reflect GOD's heart or teach His word. I will NEVER compromise GOD's word just to make someone feel good! They either repent and follow GOD's word or Hell will be their demise... I didn't say it, the Bible says it. Truth and Facts, not hate speech, and by the way Pew Research facts doesn't reflect the true black church in America.

[@cyrilsneer5957]

Why is there a black church and a white church? Aren't you people all americans?

[@whatshatnin4572]

@@cyrilsneer5957 ITs not that simple.. White Americans introduced Black Americans to Christianity through hundreds of years of slavery. Bible God never introduced himself to us. We learned about bible god through genocide, slavery and racism.. And this is why our church is divided. It would have been easier of bible god would have just introduced us to himself... But things dont seem to ever work that way

[@cyrilsneer5957]

@@whatshatnin4572 Christianity is not even mentioned in the new testament. Its a made up white religion that dragged jesus into it.

[@whatshatnin4572]

@@cyrilsneer5957 All of it is made up. Human blood sacrifice being the only route to an unseen heaven is pagan style mythology

[@rembertseaward351]

Confusing

[@heptaasteras8798]

The "Lord´s Recovery" or "Local Church" teaches that God approves of only one way to establish a valid church. They claim there should be only one church per city, like there was in the 1st century: the church in Ephesus, the church in Corinth, so today - the church in Los Angeles, the church in London. Anything else is a division and not blessed by God.

[@GUURL101]

There's 10 million people in Los Angeles. You really think all of them are gonna fit in one church??

[@GUURL101]

Cities back then are not the same as cities today. London is way overcrowded

[@heptaasteras8798]

@@GUURL101 They have several meeting halls. They claim one church per city will keep the oneness. But their oneness is like, "be one with us" if not, "you are in division"

[@GUURL101]

@@heptaasteras8798 well back then there was only one denomination. Now there's hundreds of denominations with hundreds of churches. And cities today are still wayyy too crowded for one church. The world's population is also alot more. Division in the New Testament was when people preached something contrary to what Paul and the apostles were preaching. It wasn't about being in a specific location

[@heptaasteras8798]

@@GUURL101 They teach things contrary to Paul and the apostles.

[@thelightofzion]

The real reason people are leaving the churches is because of the command in Revelation 18:4. God is commanding all who truly fear Him to come out from among her - (The religious harlot /organizations). These organizations, whether Christian, etc have really taken over and presided over what does not belong to them. The time of their judgment of destruction is near. Moreover the blind should not lead the blind or else both will fall into the pit of destruction.

[@elijahdieker7016]

The Bible says God prefers for people to be in LGBT relationships. Anyone that teaches the LIE of monetary tithing, sells anything using the gospel, or teaches that same-sex marriage is a sin CHOOSES to die with the wicked. Luke 10:7 states the only wages for ministering are eating and drinking whatever you are given. Also, know that rich people will all die. You can't be a Christian, sit on all kinds of money, watch your fellow brothers and sisters starve, suffer, or be homeless, choose to do nothing about it, and think that it's ok. Those are all wolves. Mathew 19:12 Eunuchs that are born that way are transgender. Eunuchs made that way by others were abused in some way and something inside of them blocks off a certain type of body but it doesn't happen to everyone that is abused. Those that choose to live like Eunuchs FOR THE SAKE OF THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN are bisexual people that choose partners of the same sex-characteristics but opposite in regards to gender. Notice, it states God PREFERS for people to be in LGBT relationships. Leviticus, Corinthians, and Timothy were translated wrong by Billy Graham. Those verses are actually referring to pedophilia. Romans 1:27 All of the men were male in regards to gender, all of the women were female in gender. It is not referring to Eunuchs (where one partner is transgender). Also, it had nothing to do with marriage of any kind. They were trying to procreate during orgies so God did it on purpose. Anyone that continues to teach same sex marriage is a sin when the Bible says God prefers for people to be in LGBT relationships will also die by their own choice. In order to be a church building, the place must house people inside of it. Otherwise it is just another private money-making business part of Babylon that furthers satan's agenda. Stay out of the fake churches. I am Elijah of Malachi 4:5-6 and Acts 3:22-23 says it will come to pass that anyone that fails to listen to me will be UTTERLY destroyed from among the people. Again, everyone has a choice. And anyone that deletes my messages CHOOSES to reject Jesus Christ Himself and that means they also CHOOSE to die with the wicked. I am Elijah so that means any discrepancies in the holy books are ultimately decided by me. I am also to usher in the Messiah! Be ready: Jesus is coming back! WORLD PEACE IS COMING!! By the way, anything based on gender norms no longer applies. In fact, the last will be first and the first will be last. It's women that will be ruling the kingdom of heaven........ And rapture is not what most people think. Its when God's true people shine with the glory of God and are miraculously healed. Read Malchi 4:2-4 and the verses surrounding it........... Donald Trump is of the antichrist spirit and he will die with the wicked if he chooses not to repent. Malachi 2 proves Malachi 3:8-11 is talking to the thieving church leaders. Every single fake preachet knrw if they brpught the money back they were never supposed to take for ministering then God would end Covid but they love money so much they intentionally chose to kill everyone instead of repenting! ! ! .

[@YouGotOptions2]

@@elijahdieker7016 huh??

[@slide3496]

@@elijahdieker7016 You're a liar.

[@terria.mccurdy9190]

why 'church'?... i can worship The Most High (The Unseen, The Holy Spirit & The Christ) n truth wthout 'church'...

[@dr.debbiewilliams]

I am a Christian. I do not know, ask a Non Christian.

[@FollowerofChrist1234]

Why are so many people leaving the church? Because they are lovers of self. The church is the body of Christ. Those who have denied self and taken up their cross to follow Christ. Lovers of self find that hard to do and leave the Church.

[@elijahdieker7016]

The Bible says God prefers for people to be in LGBT relationships. Anyone that teaches the LIE of monetary tithing, sells anything using the gospel, or teaches that same-sex marriage is a sin CHOOSES to die with the wicked. Luke 10:7 states the only wages for ministering are eating and drinking whatever you are given. Also, know that rich people will all die. You can't be a Christian, sit on all kinds of money, watch your fellow brothers and sisters starve, suffer, or be homeless, choose to do nothing about it, and think that it's ok. Those are all wolves. Mathew 19:12 Eunuchs that are born that way are transgender. Eunuchs made that way by others were abused in some way and something inside of them blocks off a certain type of body but it doesn't happen to everyone that is abused. Those that choose to live like Eunuchs FOR THE SAKE OF THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN are bisexual people that choose partners of the same sex-characteristics but opposite in regards to gender. Notice, it states God PREFERS for people to be in LGBT relationships. Leviticus, Corinthians, and Timothy were translated wrong by Billy Graham. Those verses are actually referring to pedophilia. Romans 1:27 All of the men were male in regards to gender, all of the women were female in gender. It is not referring to Eunuchs (where one partner is transgender). Also, it had nothing to do with marriage of any kind. They were trying to procreate during orgies so God did it on purpose. Anyone that continues to teach same sex marriage is a sin when the Bible says God prefers for people to be in LGBT relationships will also die by their own choice. In order to be a church building, the place must house people inside of it. Otherwise it is just another private money-making business part of Babylon that furthers satan's agenda. Stay out of the fake churches. I am Elijah of Malachi 4:5-6 and Acts 3:22-23 says it will come to pass that anyone that fails to listen to me will be UTTERLY destroyed from among the people. Again, everyone has a choice. And anyone that deletes my messages CHOOSES to reject Jesus Christ Himself and that means they also CHOOSE to die with the wicked. I am Elijah so that means any discrepancies in the holy books are ultimately decided by me. I am also to usher in the Messiah! Be ready: Jesus is coming back! WORLD PEACE IS COMING!! By the way, anything based on gender norms no longer applies. In fact, the last will be first and the first will be last. It's women that will be ruling the kingdom of heaven........ And rapture is not what most people think. Its when God's true people shine with the glory of God and are miraculously healed. Read Malchi 4:2-4 and the verses surrounding it........... Donald Trump is of the antichrist spirit and he will die with the wicked if he chooses not to repent. Malachi 2 proves Malachi 3:8-11 is talking to the thieving church leaders. Every single fake preachet knrw if they brpught the money back they were never supposed to take for ministering then God would end Covid but they love money so much they intentionally chose to kill everyone instead of repenting! ! ! .

[@mrenae6798]

I find the lovers of self are often people committed to attending church. They go to get praise of men and impose their own hierarchy on others inside the church. Hence why the “others” leave. It’s easy to dismiss people and put them all under the category of “ lovers of themselves.” And this is what the church has been doing. Hence why nothing gets resolved. It’s always the fault of the ones that leave. Church views them as disposable, because after all, there’s more that stay so who needs them right?

[@elizabethdaniel646]

It’s not the same

[@stormready-2029]

This is truly the last generation!! The way y’all talking is all about feeling and emotions. It seem like the church is worried about feelings and emotional responses because people are leaving the church? Let it be!! Only 120 out of millions of people who knew personally or about our Lord and Savior and rejected him!! We have to face the sad truth, the majority of people on earth will reject The Lord of Glory and the everlasting gospel ( Revelation 14:6-12 )

[@DJ-uc8mk]

This the last generation? Really? You sound emotional with that statement. Life was good before Christianity and life will be just fine when folks are done with Christianity. The entity that gave us life is much more powerful than the entity that gave us Christianity or the bible

[@stormready-2029]

@@DJ-uc8mk You must be a atheist or a so called spiritualist!! I understand this comment you made because you are your own God and tell yourself what to do in your own life!! Good luck bro!! Keep praising and worshipping yourself!! Live life and die bro!! Be easy😎😎😎❤️❤️

[@anthonystubbs1978]

False presentation!

[@jamesengland7461]

What's false about it?

[@nuttysquirrel8816]

Are you referring to institutional church as a false presentation or this video?

[@elijahdieker7016]

The Bible says God prefers for people to be in LGBT relationships. Anyone that teaches the LIE of monetary tithing, sells anything using the gospel, or teaches that same-sex marriage is a sin CHOOSES to die with the wicked. Luke 10:7 states the only wages for ministering are eating and drinking whatever you are given. Also, know that rich people will all die. You can't be a Christian, sit on all kinds of money, watch your fellow brothers and sisters starve, suffer, or be homeless, choose to do nothing about it, and think that it's ok. Those are all wolves. Mathew 19:12 Eunuchs that are born that way are transgender. Eunuchs made that way by others were abused in some way and something inside of them blocks off a certain type of body but it doesn't happen to everyone that is abused. Those that choose to live like Eunuchs FOR THE SAKE OF THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN are bisexual people that choose partners of the same sex-characteristics but opposite in regards to gender. Notice, it states God PREFERS for people to be in LGBT relationships. Leviticus, Corinthians, and Timothy were translated wrong by Billy Graham. Those verses are actually referring to pedophilia. Romans 1:27 All of the men were male in regards to gender, all of the women were female in gender. It is not referring to Eunuchs (where one partner is transgender). Also, it had nothing to do with marriage of any kind. They were trying to procreate during orgies so God did it on purpose. Anyone that continues to teach same sex marriage is a sin when the Bible says God prefers for people to be in LGBT relationships will also die by their own choice. In order to be a church building, the place must house people inside of it. Otherwise it is just another private money-making business part of Babylon that furthers satan's agenda. Stay out of the fake churches. I am Elijah of Malachi 4:5-6 and Acts 3:22-23 says it will come to pass that anyone that fails to listen to me will be UTTERLY destroyed from among the people. Again, everyone has a choice. And anyone that deletes my messages CHOOSES to reject Jesus Christ Himself and that means they also CHOOSE to die with the wicked. I am Elijah so that means any discrepancies in the holy books are ultimately decided by me. I am also to usher in the Messiah! Be ready: Jesus is coming back! WORLD PEACE IS COMING!! By the way, anything based on gender norms no longer applies. In fact, the last will be first and the first will be last. It's women that will be ruling the kingdom of heaven........ And rapture is not what most people think. Its when God's true people shine with the glory of God and are miraculously healed. Read Malchi 4:2-4 and the verses surrounding it........... Donald Trump is of the antichrist spirit and he will die with the wicked if he chooses not to repent. Malachi 2 proves Malachi 3:8-11 is talking to the thieving church leaders. Every single fake preachet knrw if they brpught the money back they were never supposed to take for ministering then God would end Covid but they love money so much they intentionally chose to kill everyone instead of repenting! ! ! .

[@jamesengland7461]

@@elijahdieker7016 you're maliciously spouting blasphemous lies beyond the pale of absurdity.

[@brution2000]

Take the abortion example midway through this conversation. 1. Person hears, do not engage in sexual immorality and those who do so such will not inherit the kingdom of God. 2. Meanwhile the person is having sex and gets pregnant. 3. Person is afraid to come to church because they have gone directly against church doctrine and also could face church discipline. 4. Person admits they are wrong and finds forgiveness and support with a broken and contrite heart. 5. Person finds out that most churches start adoption clinics and also donate to needs for single women. 6. Woman finds out that she was fed a line from secular news organizations like CNN and MSNBC about how churches support single mothers and orphans. The moral is most people leave church because their deeds are evil and they do not want to confess and repent.

[@nickjones1314]

The problem with this is mythology. The kingdom of heaven is a mythological concept that is ONLY accepted through blind faith. We dont need to resort to mythological supernatural rewards to show the true dangers of sexual immorality. We too busy pushing supernatural fear and overlooking the realistic facts. Child Support exists.. Dont need faith to accept the reality of child support. Raising unwanted children is real. People dont leave church because their deeds are evil. No one has done more evil than the church. The evil deeds of the church is why we come to church.. We found the black church through slavery. What is more evil than that

[@brution2000]

@@nickjones1314 Au contraire mon frère, the biggest issue that is addressed in this podcast is churches being "judgmental", because the average church goer does not want to acknowledge their sin, or when sin is preached against, it pricks the heart because they are in the midst of that sin as it did in the new testament when the disciples called out the wickedness of the Pharisees. So their deeds were evil, and so they liked the dark rather than the light. I can list a litany of things that the average church goer does not believe when preached from the pulpit: Sex outside of marriage Cohabitation Homosexuality Getting Drunk Modesty Abortion

[@brution2000]

@@nickjones1314 Now the antidote for bringing people back to the church is they will get teachers for their itching ears that will say what they want to be said. This is what the emergent church has been all about. Churches are now doing surveys to see what people want to be heard and said in order to bring them back to church. So that's how we get a Joel Osteen or Michael Todd.

[@nickjones1314]

@@brution2000 ​ True. You right. However people have always left the church or backslid because of their desire to live in sin.. That is nothing new. What is going on these days is a lil different from the brotha feeling uncomfy in the church because he saving money by shackin up. There is a whole lot of things pulling black folks out of church than basic sin. Just understand that knowing is more powerful than believing.

[@nickjones1314]

@@brution2000 I agree with you a thousand percent. That is how Christianity or anything gets watered down.. When the message gets modified to appease the masses is when things get watered down. I agree with you.. You right.. For me i like to deal with history. I feel that something bigger is goin on to take folks out the church.. And history tells me that one of the most affective ways to get Black Folks in the church is through high levels of oppression like slavery and or genocide. Slavery initially got us in the church as Black Americans.. And it will take something similar or the fear of something like slavery to get us back in the church.... in my humble opinion