I feel you! I'm the same way. I hate going. When they make me go, I'm forced to listen to how God is jesus. I don't even believe that so i try to not go. Last time i went they were talking about being gay a sin and my godfather is gay so fuck that. Never going again. It's definitely not for everyone. If it makes you feel more down, i say don't go. You're just wasting your time if it makes you more sad. Try doing something else. Find a hobbie to take your sadness out on. For example a gym; to maybe hit the bag and let it out while doing aerobics. Or yoga, do just have peace and breathe. Or reading; join a book club or get involved with more books, they're a great way to escape reality. Either way, find something you like that makes you want to wake up and feel motivated. x

It sounds like your church is set up with making church appeal to younger people. They play more modern music which is appealing to younger people/families. You might want to find and older church that continues to play the songs that are well known to people who have ever attended church. The music isn't upbeat, but ore contemporary.

It's each to their own. I believe in God in a non-Christian way (I believe in Him in a personal logical way), and I believe in Jesus because history has convinced me that He did exist and, in the most perfect of human form. If you want to overcome your depression I suggest you study the marvellous feats of Jesus.

Over the years of observing it I have found Christianity to be a brainwashing of of it's followers, and what it teaches/brainwashes is in stark contrast to the personal logical conclusions I've made.

According to my belief of God, like Jesus was, He is 100% positive/perfect. According to Christianity though God shuns you if you sin in any way, a 100% positive entity does no such thing.

According to Christianity there is such a thing as the "wrath of God", He is an entity to be feared then, God in my personal opinion threatens us in NO way whatsoever, He is a 100% positive entity.

My suggestion to you is is to enter church with an open mind, in other words do lots of listening, very little talking and, learn, and avoid entering it with a judgmental mind.

I'm not a very religious person, but I do believe in God. I have a very analytical mind so I try very hard not to question my faith. I do go to church now and then, but I haven't found the one that fits. So that being said I have a more spiritual/individual connection to my faith and until I find the place that feels right I pray everywhere. Oddly enough usually in the car.
I think you just need to not judge yourself by other people's standards...who is to say they have more faith than you. In the end thats really only between you and God. Also I think church is the perfect place to feel sad, because with so many people around spreading positive vibes maybe you can soak up some of the excess.

All the time, that is why I don't attend my regular church. I can't relate to anybody there because most of the church members are married and I am single. Plus, they involve politics and that is not what religion is for

Christianity has divided and multiplied many times throughout its existence, forming new branches, doctrines, churches, and sects. The largest split known in history is the division into the Orthodox and Catholic faiths. After that, Catholics continued to divide, and eventually, the Pentecostal Church emerged, formed, like many, from Protestantism. But personally, until recently, I did not understand who Pentecostals were until I visited https://firstchurchlove.com. As I understand it, the main idea of this religious movement is the coming of the Holy Spirit, which gives the ability to speak in other languages. Parishioners fall into a trance-like state of psychosis during services. They sincerely believe they gain new abilities while uttering gibberish and shouting incoherent exclamations.

I was born Catholic. I go to church usually every Sunday. I usually went by myself. And didn't really get too involved. I did get more involved. Now I feel like you I am not real religious' but it makes me feel good sometimes. The churches Ingontonhaveca pipe organ. The music is more similar to a lot of Christian churches. I went to the church of the Nazrrine. To try that out since it is right where I live. There music is contemporary Christian.