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lagostrendboy:
https://eyesoflagos.com/why-more-youths-are-leaving-orthodox-churches-for-pentecostal-fire-in-lagos/

danvon:
Catholic church is too nepotistic, everything from being a member of choir to being a layreader depends on who you know, how much you have, how connected you are.

The word nepotism itself originated from the catholic church, go and verify.

Its no wonder that merit based societies like USA had a very strong pentecostal foundation.

SeriouslySense:
And who told you catholic Church lacks Social activities you will be shocked. Unless you attended and you did not want to Join social activity in Catholic Church.

SmartPolician:
You are one of those unserious people mentioned in the comment you quoted. Nepotism for tasks that nobody pays you to execute? Oga, talk another thing.

Nollyvin:
You ignorance knows no bound, I started serving at mass as a kid and later joined Lay readers, when new members are needed, is been announced in the church for people that are interested to join, you are not being paid for serving while will it now requires connection to join?

danvon:
Why do people join the army? Do soldiers get paid much?

Some jobs don't pay with money but instead could bring respect, more connection, status, and bragging rights.

SmartPolician:
A church is not an institution you go to take; a church is a place you use your talent, treasure and time (3Ts) to build. What we offer in Catholic Church is selfless service

If you become active because you seek validation (respect, more connection, status, and bragging rights), you will become miserable if your expectations weren't met.

This is the last time I will reply you concerning this topic.

TheStranger:
One reason that a female friend gave is that in Catholic Church, if you got married in one branch and you relocated to another state, if your husband dies, you'll be abandoned because you didn't get married in that parish.

Nollyvin:
Funny you, do you know different groups in Catholic church? You are just looking at Sunday masses, we have Catholic youth organisation (CYON), other groups you can join, have you had about Block Rosary, even non Catholics bring their children to join in their evening activities. You are talking of rigidity, you know nothing about Catholic.

Nollyvin:
Same narrative all the time, we don't worship Mary, we honour her. You can continue with your long age narrative as long as it suits you.

pasol4real:
Who told you Catholics worship Mary? Say what you know oga n stop spreading falsehoods....
The Catholic Church honours mary and for your info , this is one of the reasons why the Catholic Church is unique n has endeared from many years n is still waxing Strong...
Op is wrong to say ppl are leaving the Catholic Church , maybe Anglican or other protestant churches but definitely not the Catholic Church....

ReacherSaidNoth:
In the name of content, AI write-ups now make frontpage

SheikhMuniru:
Are Pentecostal churches also worshiping the statue of Mary as you're doing in catholic church?

allthingsgood:
The reason is pentecostal churches areore like businesses and they are aggressive with grabbing customers (members), with promise of dividends (Gods blessing). Orthodox churches don't bother. Their preaching is different sef. Orthodox churches like catholic preaches that we were made to serve God. Pentecostal churches preach that God is to serve us, they are more flashy and fun. So which one will you go?

danvon:
You are not getting paid with money, you are getting paid with status.

Who were your parents? Did you think if your parents/relatives were not active members in that parish you would be serving mass there?

Olamideayomide:
Praises without spiritual connection is Jamboree.
Presently some people are going to church for entertainment not for spiritual connection. That's why some pastor are twisting bible to meet up or just to satisfy human wants.

lagostrendboy:
https://eyesoflagos.com/why-more-youths-are-leaving-orthodox-churches-for-pentecostal-fire-in-lagos/

SmartPolician:
As a Catholic myself, there's nothing you find in pentecostal churches that you won't find in Catholic churches. Absolutely nothing!! The problem of the church is that it is too big and leaves room for unserious members who know practically nothing about the church.

That's why whenever they are challenged about a doctrine they know nothing about, they cannot defend it. Genuine Catholics are those who belong to one society or association - those folks are sound in the word of God/teachings of the church and cannot leave the Universal Church for the new-generation churches.

Love800:
Yes. You are very much correct. Catholic do have social groups. Religion of mary, blue army, union of saint joseph, choir, rosary group, christain mothers, etc.....

What am saying is, how innovative is the social groups?

How entertaining are there?

Mind you, extra curriculum activities or social gatherings suppose to be recreational, relieving and educative!

Go to petecostal, you will see drama group. They are other groups, but let me just emphasis on this one.

This drama society brings laughter and relaxation to members. Not like religion of mary which you will still be holding prayers in the meeting after the normal service. Wetin be dat abeg!

The drama unit, also expose one to the outside environment, not only just the church now. It takes your thinking to now knowing top players in the movie industry and their lifestyle. Am not saying it will inspire you to join the movie industry, but it will help educate you about the outside world apart from the church. Are you seeing the direction am trying to explain now? I hope you understand though.

Sometimes petecostal churches do organize this "Single youths get-together gatherings" or "Relationship workshops and seminars!"

Are you seeing the angle am trying to reveal to you?
See eh, all these petecostal programs and groups can even help one's networking. You will get to know important people that matters because petecostal tend to include the church sermons together with the outside world!

I have left catholic. Never to come back. Wish i attented petecostal from childhood, my life would have been more exciting.

Am not saying i did not have good-time with my life, all am saying is that it would have been more tantalising and productive!

JayB11:
Oga, you are not serious oooo.

Are you going to Church to achieve social fantasies or for your salvation before God

You are missing the point of being Christian in the first place. The Church is supposed to birth your spiritual growth process, not that it should quench your thirst for social inclusion and exhibitions.

Moreover, the Societies, Associations, and Groups that we have in the Catholic Church are decentralised, each having its mission and roles. If i have a Church mentality such as yours, i could join the Catholic Youth Org of Nigeria (CYON), where i would initiate those fantasies of yours and gear towards its achievement.

Lets i put into oblivion, if you wish to brace more attention, find a better criticism about the Catholic Church, not this disgrace of a write-up you pasted.

Love800:
Church is a social organisation. Take it or leave it.

Forget about spirituality!

SheikhMuniru:
Are Pentecostal churches also worshiping the statue of Mary as you're doing in catholic church?

JayB11:
Don't stop at Church being a "social organization". Go ahead and state the essence of its existence right from inception, and do not digress. If you do so, you will realise that the spirituality that u asked me to omit is one of the fundamental principles in the institutionalization of Church.

Go to a Club or whatever if you want social life. Do not change the motive of the Church.