Athiest. I don't believe in heaven.

Some churches will welcome atheists. You could go just for the socialization or to network.

Does anyone attend a church?

I just changed churches last year after I finally found a job, because my original church was too far of a commute to make. They're sort of different from each other in many ways, but they were both technically baptist (we have a lot of those in the south!); anyone is welcome, though. For both, I was invited by family;. I used to go to church a long time ago when I was little, but I started back only about 2 years or so ago.

My original church is bigger and has a lot of events and volunteers. I helped volunteer for a few things, went to some bible studies, and had the nerve to sit in on some of the college Sunday school classes. I was also able to go to a women's self defense course, which was amazing.

The one I go to now is a lot smaller, and I'm the youngest in our service without being in the children's (baby up to high school senior) Sunday school; I might even be the youngest in both services. I used to volunteer regularly with my grandma before I started working, but now it's only when I'm able. The pastor is wonderful, and is one of the reasons why I'm hesitant to visit other churches in the area. It's still a pretty small church, so it can't afford to do too many things, but they do try to connect with the community by holding regular Relay for Life events and fall festivals.

I believe that especially in today's society, people need something to belong to. I have noticed that many of the people even here on this website who are anti-religious are the ones who are in the worst shape with their lives. The very people who could benefit from participation in an organized church are the ones who are constantly complaining about how much they hate religion, as their lives spiral into ever worse misery and depression, and for some of them, suicidal ideations. Perhaps it's time for many people to give themselves permission to stop hating Christianity and start exploring it's benefits?

I know that in my surroundings, it's the people who don't attend a church who are suffering the most, using illegal drugs and beer and odd behavior to numb themselves. Being a member of a church and attending regularly, once or twice a week, would help them immensely. But they prefer nasty chemicals to healthy socialization.

I'm in the process of finding a church that's right for me. I have attended two churches this past week, both of which were not for me. However, I will continue with my search. This Sunday I will be attending a Lutheran Church to find out what it's like. Wish me luck.

I believe that especially in today's society, people need something to belong to. I have noticed that many of the people even here on this website who are anti-religious are the ones who are in the worst shape with their lives. The very people who could benefit from participation in an organized church are the ones who are constantly complaining about how much they hate religion, as their lives spiral into ever worse misery and depression, and for some of them, suicidal ideations. Perhaps it's time for many people to give themselves permission to stop hating Christianity and start exploring its benefits?

I know that in my surroundings, it's the people who don't attend a church who are suffering the most, using illegal drugs and beer and odd behavior to numb themselves. Being a member of a church and attending regularly, once or twice a week, would help them immensely. But they prefer nasty chemicals to healthy socialization.

I'm in the process of finding a church that's right for me. I have attended two churches this past week, both of which were not for me. However, I will continue with my search. This Sunday I will be attending a Lutheran Church to find out what it's like. Wish me luck.

I wish u luck ..did u check out Lutheran Church? I was raised pencostal they told what u could & couldn't do u couldn't wear pants or makeup I remember wearing a jean skirt coming down on a inner tube at the mountains that was so very cold.
Now im Lutheran - Beau you would love my pastor he is down to earth he cracks jokes in the middle of his sermon & when my health will let me go I work on my blankets during service & he loves it he always looks over & smiles at me he is just AWESOME so cool - I do a lot to help out I make blankets for youth pastor to take to hospital's etc... we feed the homeless - raise money for youth to go on trips - we do VBS not just for ours but for all kids - we have a preschool - every year do a coat & hat drive - make kits for with like toothbrush toothpaste - snacks - hand warmers etc... & hand them out to homeless that you see along the roads - do a blanket drive - just had our 60th Anniversary of the church this past month trying to remember what else we do so many things oh every year we have a tree up & we always pick a family (we had 5 families this past year) & make homemade or buy gifts for x-mas & this past Nov a family of 5 was out of a home due to a huge fire & we put them up in a hotel & I donated blankets to each one of them that I made... we are normal down to earth people...

Yes I am attending church it is my social life. I work with people, but I prefer to socialize with people who have the same fundamental faith as I.

I love fellowship with fellow believers.

I will be praying for you to find the right place to worship in Beaumont. Sometimes it takes many visits of churches.

Perhaps we should not generalize that atheists are more unhappy. We have atheists in our group. The issue of happiness may hinge on if a person finds hope and purpose in life.

Yes, I do attend church weekly. When I was depressed I felt isolated and didnt go. My mom said that its those times that I need to go the most. Probably true. But when Im depressed I cannot get in touch with my spirituality. Attending regularly helps keep my depression at bay. I love old hymns.

I am baptist, i was also fully submerged at 14 in my local little church.
I don't attend church every week, i haven't been for years, not because i don't believe any more, it just felt to me that it wasn't important, i certainly dont feel god has abandoned me cos i dont go, he's still there in the background keeping a close watch. he knows i still need him and think of him and i still believe in him.

I was raised a Baptist.

I became a Jehovah's witness for six years. They had two believes that I could never accept, but all the rest I loved.

Now I am attending a Catholic Church with the people I am living with, but I do not understand anything they do or why they do it, I go with them so I can hopefully feel the presence of God. I am not allowed to partake in the wine and bread because I am not Catholic.

I don't think any one group has it all right, the teachings.

I feel so lost, I do not know where to go to worship anymore.

Holiday's feel like a sin to me to take part in, and most of them celebrate holidays, yet the Kingdom Hall feels so dead, no holy spirit , present.

I wish I knew where the Lord wants me, I need fellowship and friends, I wish I knew which group is right.

I miss praising the Lord with hymns I grew up with.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mpajRboXUo

I have no problems with religion. I figure, liffe is hard enough, and anything that helps.....helps.

It brought me shame, pain, and anything but peace.

Athiesm for me....brought the most profound peace. My moral code says that all good and bad are up to us......if I want Good in this world....I have to Make it happen. And that's what I do.

So many religions with so many different beliefs, i sometimes wonder if he's up there pulling his hair out in frustration, thats if he has any, lol,

We all know inside us what is a kind way to treat someone, and what is a cruel way to treat someone, surely that is all that really matters at the end of the day.

I attend a church where the people and the sermons are "old fashioned" and straight from the Bible. I was born into a religious home, and found God in my life at a young age. Unfortunately I had many encounters with self centered preachers in my life, and that made me skeptical towards preachers in general. I have attended many different churches in my life, and it is important to me to be in a church where the preacher is honest and truthful. I found such a church. Unfortunately I do not attend the services regularly, due to my 24/7 caregiving duties. I wish that I could attend more regularly. But I don't have the confidence to be part of any committee or group.

I actually LOVED church, but don't believe the literagy. Then I learned too much about the history of religion....

and like I said, it never brought me Peace.

Oh I thought it did. I had thought that I had "found Christ" and all of that stuff.

It's was SOOOO incredibly freeing to give it all up.

I am roman catholic. I've raised our children in church many years ago.
WE attended a Pentecostal church.... it was very scary for me for a very
long time.The Pastor told us ...we will go to Hell. It broke my Heart. I
could not understand...I was terrified, we left the church. I never
went back to any other church. God lives in my heart...