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Pilgrim said:
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Johnnie_Burgess said:
Most men will show up if they can get free food and coffee.
Johnnie,

It would appear that you are simply repeating what Tom wrote from his own personal observations. So, I would like to also ask you the same question plus another:

1) Why do you suppose that, according to your conclusion, that men will show up at functions that serve free food and coffee?

2) Would these same men show up if free food and coffee weren't offered? And if not, what could you conclude about those men?

In His grace,

I think mostly because it is free food. Also if the women that cook the food have a reputation for good cooking most will show up for that reason.

I could conclude that they do not care about spirtitual matters and only care about their carnal needs.

You could try to offer coffee and donuts and teach doctrine classes and see if that works.

I also think the problem is made worse by a lot of churches not teaching doctrine in any depth. Most will only skim the surface if that much.