CHURCH YOUTH MINISTRY

Old Testament

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• If God created the Garden of Eden, then why would he create a forbidden fruit, which would send humanity down the path of sin?

• Why did God even give Adam and Eve the temptation of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil?

• If God is all-knowing then why does he allow the fall of man?

• How did Adam and Eve birth the whole population without forcing their children into incest?

• How binding are the 10 commandments? Does someone have to follow all of them to the letter or is it more of a choice?

• Is the Design Argument valid?

• Why does God kill so many people in the Old Testament?

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God the Father

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• Who/what is God to you?

• Is God real? 

• How do you know God’s real?

• Where do you think God came from?

• Does God look like someone specific?

• Is God male or female?

• Is God a woman?

• Is God a man?

• If God created everyone in his image, why do criminals exist?

• What is the Trinity?

• Does God exist in non-Christians?

• Why do people call God by he/him?

• Is God a man, woman or both, or none of the above?

• How can we prove God’s existence?

• What does God's voice sound like when you hear it?

• How far would you agree with the idea that God exists in a form of different to that of the Christian faith?

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Jesus

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• Is Jesus real? 

• How much evidence is there that Jesus existed? 

• If Christians say Jesus is God then how did God create Jesus to say he is the Son of God? 

• What was Jesus’ favourite colour? 

• What is Jesus’ favourite word? 

• Did Jesus have siblings?

• What was Jesus’ middle name? 

• Where or did Jesus go to school? 

• Who was Jesus’ first kiss? 

• Did Jesus die a virgin?

• Was Jesus ever married or in a relationship?

• Why is Jesus white when he lives in the Middle East?

• Is Jesus black?

• Is Jesus of any race?

• Who is Jesus?

• What’s Jesus’ last name?

• What is the most important aspect of Jesus?

• Is Jesus Jewish?

• Is God or Joseph Jesus’ biological father?

• How old was Jesus when he died? 

• Will Jesus return?

• How many chickens did Jesus eat on his 13th birthday? 

 

Miracles

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• How is Mary a virgin but still has a child?

• Why doesn’t God perform miracles on everyone who deserves them?

• Do you believe in miracles? Or do you believe they are happy coincidences?

• Why does God not perform miracles on everyone who deserves them?

• What miracles have you experienced?

• Why do you think miracles happen in all religions and not just Christianity?​

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The Bible

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• Who wrote the Bible?

• How long does it take to read the Bible?

• Do you have to know the Bible off by heart? 

• Do you know what the whole Bible means? 

• How thick is the Bible?

• Will you make a more modern Bible?

• Do you think another Bible will be created?

• What is the most interesting teaching or story in the Bible that not many people know about?

• If God is supposed to be all loving, why does the Bible contain so much inequality (e.g. sexism)

• The Bible gives good messages, how do you feel about its contradictions?

• What are your thoughts on liberal churches/Christians who don’t think the Bible is literal - perhaps it’s metaphorical or needs updating?

• How can you take guidance/inspiration from a book that condones sexism, homophobia and racism?

• What is the most powerful teaching from the Bible (in your opinion)?

• Who is your favourite writer of the Bible e.g. Matthew, Mark, Luke, John?

• Do you agree with the bible when it says women should be submissive to men?

 

The Church

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• Do you just literally show up to a church? 

• Do you need to be Christian to go to church?

• Do you have to be Christian to go to church for youth clubs? 

• What is the most sacred thing you do in church?

• Are you a Christian if you don’t go to church?

• Is it bad to not go to church every week? 

• Are you a Christian if you pray but don’t go to church?

• How often do you go to church?

• How are your bathroom facilities (1-10)?

• Why is there a box around the drums?

• Why are their coloured windows? 

• How many churches are there in the world?

• What political ideology is the church? (Ed’s note: or maybe the Church?!)

• What is the biggest event held at the church?

• What is the most important Christian celebration to you?

• Is everyone accepted in the church?

 

The Church Year

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• Is Christmas the most important time in Christianity?

• What is your favourite holiday? [Ed's note: Maybe they meant holy day?]

 

The Christian faith

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• How long ago did the faith start from?

• Why is Christianity named after Jesus? 

• If you believe in God and have christened, yet you don’t go to church or study the Bible, is there a relationship between you and God?

• What is the most important thing about Christianity (in your opinion)?​

 

Our Christian Life

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• What is the best way to show faith to God?

• Why do you support Christianity?

• Did you always believe in God?

• If you hadn’t grown up in Christianity, would you have found God?

• Why do you believe in Christianity? 

• Why do you believe that God’s real? 

• What does being a Christian mean to you? 

• When did you first find God?

• What gives you faith? And how is it unique to you?

• Do you need to do good things to get to heaven?

• Why did you convert to Christianity or were you brought up in a Christian family?

• Why did you pick this denomination?

• Why did you turn to Christianity?

• What made you believe in God?

• Why did you become a Christian?

• How do you know your God is the real God?

• Have you ever had a moment where you knew God was with you and was helping you?

• Can you say why you’re Christian in only three words?

• What’s your evidence of God?

• What proof is there for your beliefs?

• Have you always been a Christian?

• How often do you read the Scriptures?

• Were you raised religious or did you come to the faith later in life?

• Have you felt the presence of Jesus?

• Do you like being a Christian?

• What is your favourite part of church life? i.e. worship, sermons, community, etc.

• How did you become a Christian (e.g. from birth, your decision)?

• What is it like to be a Christian?

• Do you have to have a religion?

• How old do you have to be a Christian?

• Is there anything that you can’t eat?

• Do you ever wonder if it’s real? Do you ever question whether it’s true or not?

• When did you become Christian?

• What made you believe in Christianity?

• Have you ever sinned?

• How long have you been at this church?

• Do you get punished for swearing?

• Have you all been brought up Christian? If yes, then couldn’t it be said to be brainwashing, rather than your own choice?

• Have you ever had second thoughts about being a Christian?

• Would you force your child into Christianity?

• When did you become Christian? Was it your choice, or were you born into it?

• What age were you when you decided to become a Christian?

• Why are you Christian?

• What type of Christian are you?

• Do you ever get bored or lose hope?

• Has being a Christian influenced your career choices?

• Have you been Christians your whole lives?

• What is your main aim in life e.g. to please God, to follow Jesus, and how do you display it?

• Have you ever had a religious experience to confirm your faith?

• What’s your least favourite part of Christianity?

• How do you find the time to practise your faith?

• Do you feel like you have any restrictions in life?

• Would you say being a Christian has improved your lifestyle?

• What does being a Christian mean to you?

• If you could relive any day of your life, what day would you choose and why?

• What is most important thing about being a Christian?

• What do you believe is the most important aspect of Christianity (and religion in general)? Community? God? Something else?

• What is your favourite Christian teaching? 

• Do you think it’s important for everyone to be a Christian?

• What’s more important to you – Christmas or Easter? 

• What made you join this church?

• Do you feel guilty when you sin?

• Do you fear death? 

 

Prayer

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• How do you pray and when do you pray?

• Do you ever speak to God? 

• Can you pray for things that are not important? 

• How do you focus when you pray? 

• What is the best way to pray?

• Do you have to pray everyday to be a Christian?

• Why do you think some prayers may go unanswered, whereas some may be answered?

• Do you think all prayers reach God and are answered?

• What should I do if my prayers have not yet been answered?

• Do your prayers get received and answered?

• How does God respond to your prayers?

• Prayer – since you guys pray for lots of things no matter how big or small – wouldn’t it be selfish lots of times?

• How do you know it’s God replying to your prayer and not just your subconscious/gut feeling or internal monologue guiding you/replying?

• Have any of your prayers been answered?

• What’s the most you have ever prayed?

• When God does not answer your prayers, does it make you question God’s love for people?

• Where do you pray most often?

 

Eternity

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• What happens when we die? Is heaven and hell real?

• Is it hard to get into heaven?

• What do you believe about salvation and life after death?

• Does heaven change with time?

• What happens when you go to heaven/hell? 

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Issues

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• How do you feel about different communities such as race, religion and sexuality?

• What’s your opinion on the death penalty?

• What, in your opinion, is the worst sin?

• What is the church’s view on animal testing? 

• Can you celebrate Halloween? 

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Science and Faith

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• Do you disagree with scientists about the theory of the Big Bang?

• Do you believe in evolution?

• How would you oppose the idea of evolution?

• Do you believe in the creation story literally?

• Do you believe that fossils are placed on earth by God to test your faith?

• What are your thoughts on evolution?

• Do Christians believe in the Big Bang (the theory)?

• Is science part of your belief?

• Do you think genetic modification is right or should life be left to run its course, no matter how short or uncomfortable that life is?

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Sexuality and Gender Identity

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• What do you believe God’s view on homosexuality is?

• Do you support transgender people?

• Are you against homosexuality? 

• Is LGBTQ a sin?

• Will you marry gay people in this church?

• Do you approve of homosexuality?

• Do you support LGBTQ+ as a Christian?

• Would you support your child if he/she was gay?

• Do you support homosexuality?

• Do you like gay people? (Would you be friends with them?)

• What are your opinions on same sex relationships?

• If you feel gay, does that mean you should become a monk or a nun?

• Is homosexuality a sin?

• Is Christianity homophobic?

• Are you transphobic?

• Are you against gays?

• What are your views on the LGBT+?

• What does the Bible say about gay people? 

• What are your views on homosexuality?

• Why don’t Christians accept gay marriage?

• What is your opinion on homosexuality? What do you think of homosexuals?

• What’s your opinion on gay marriage?

• Is homosexuality allowed in the church?

• What is the church’s opinion on transgender people?

• Do you believe that sex before marriage is o.k?

• What are your views on sex before marriage?

• Did you have sex before marriage?

• Do you think sex before marriage should be strictly forbidden, or would you consider it to be important to build a healthy relationship?

• If I have sex before marriage, am I going to hell?

• How many genders are there?

• Do you think transgenders are welcome in heaven?

• Do you like transgenders as they are changing God’s plan?

• If your gender does not match your sex, does that mean God got it wrong?

• Do you think masturbation is wasted life?

• ​Do you agree with the Bible when it says masturbation is bad?

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Suffering

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• Why does God let bad things happen?

• If God loves everyone and he is almighty, then how come natural disasters kill so many people? 

• How does God allow natural evil to exist, for example… hurricanes, tsunamis that hurt people?

• If God loves us, why are there countless innocent people suffering?

• Why does God allow suffering and evil in the world?

• If God is omnibenevolent, omnipotent and omniscient, then why do people suffer?

• If you are created in God’s image, why are there serial killers?

• Do you believe that God is all loving, all knowing and all powerful? If so, why is there still suffering, poverty, discrimination in the world?

• Do you believe that innocent babies are actually born in sin?​

• Will God send down another plague/flood to test us?

• Why does God allow little children to die of incurable cancer before they can walk or talk because that does not seem very loving and kind?

• Does the existence of suffering not negate God’s existence? He is meant to be omnibenevolent

• If God is omnibenevolent, why do children die?