Why we go and don't go to church

A recent Gallup Poll discovered that 40% of Americans claim to attend church or synagogue regularly but 15% never attend. The reasons why are:

#1 Reasons Why People Attend Church

* 23% for spiritual growth and guidance
* 20% keeps me grounded/guided
* 15% it’s my faith
* 15% to worship God
* 13% the fellowship of other members (the community)
* 12% believe in God/religion
* 12% brought up that way (tradition)

#1 Reasons Why People Do Not Attend Church

* 24% don’t agree with organized religion/what they preach
* 21% don’t have time/don’t get around to it
* 16% don’t believe in going to church
* 10% don’t believe in God (atheist)
* 9% don’t have a church I connect with
* 6% I’m lazy
* 3% church wants/asks too much money
* 2% poor health/disabled
* 1% family members are different religions

(posted on Church Relevance)