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First, I want to thank everyone who responded to my question about finding friends. Pmarsh also had a topic on this and I read through that. I guess that I feel exactly the same in that I have chased away all my friends, my family, and now even my DH is going too.
My new question is (and please don't beat me too much for asking), does going to church or believing in God really make a difference? For so long I have avoided the whole thing. My mom shoved religion down my throat while being a hypocrit about it, so I chose not to believe. A little over a year ago, I started going to church because of the friends I had at the time. But, I was so overwhelmed that I quit going and reverted back to my old ways (it was much easier than trying to live life for God and being perfect all the time). I'm not catholic, just christian I guess. A lot of people are mentioning church and church groups, but I have nothing to do with them. Plus, every church I've been to, looks down on me for not dressing right or questioning things or just not understanding a lot of things and knowing the bible inside and out.
My new question is (and please don't beat me too much for asking), does going to church or believing in God really make a difference? For so long I have avoided the whole thing. My mom shoved religion down my throat while being a hypocrit about it, so I chose not to believe. A little over a year ago, I started going to church because of the friends I had at the time. But, I was so overwhelmed that I quit going and reverted back to my old ways (it was much easier than trying to live life for God and being perfect all the time). I'm not catholic, just christian I guess. A lot of people are mentioning church and church groups, but I have nothing to do with them. Plus, every church I've been to, looks down on me for not dressing right or questioning things or just not understanding a lot of things and knowing the bible inside and out.
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Does believing in God really makes a diference you asked. [smile] As much as I would love to answer this one for you, I will hold off on it for a bit, because you stated you are 'just christian I guess' [smile]. Therefore, within you the answer to that question is truly known.
I have faith in knowing there is a creator of the heavens and earth as well.
I am not a denomination nor do I fellowship with any religious groups.
Church as I understand can be a coming together of individuals adults/children at any place pretty much, to understand the word of God, worship with songs of praise and sometimes sharing a meal together, and uplifting one another in one accord as we press on through the trials and tribulations of this life.
When you choose to meet with others who are thirsting for God desiring to live in obedience to his words daily you will be doing this for your soul. Let this be the TOP reason. Friendship or something other can waver and you will not want this to determine whether you stay or leave a gathering.
As for dress code, discretion is to be used. In such a setting where male and female are meeting together. Certainly a female wearing something for example provocative and showing enough boobs and pelvic areas can be a flciker for male arousal..therefore one can suggest comfortable clothing that do not draw unneccesarily attention to yourself.
And expectations of some who think one ought to know the bible inside/out, don't let that grip you in fear...that's why you are meeting to learn the word. This is not about showing ..oh look, I know my bible from Genesis to Revelation and from Revelation to Genesis,and throwing scriptures.
Don't allow anyone to undermine that which you know. Seek after righteousness and to grow in the Lord, that's your focus. You will be best read to embrace the friendships that follows.
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p.s You know when some refer to the church they attend, they are not always speaking of the traditional church you may go to. Ask and check it out.
I'm not religious, but I am very spiritual and could not imagine my life without God.
God is love and he created you and knows everything about you. No one is perfect and that is why He sent his Son to die for us.
Strive to be the best you possible and when you read your bible, ask God to reveal His word to you and He will.
God's love for you is unlimited and you will be led to the right church. Just ask Him for anything according to His will and He will give it to you.
The benefit from church is the support structure you have (maybe). I am actually asking a friends ministry group for assistance (at my friend's insistence), as a atheist. If they practice what they preach it shouldn't matter who needs help. I meet with the member next week.
If you get something positive from church, go. If you don't, don't.
A more "moderate" type church is the Unitarian Universalism church. They accept all people, even atheists. You can find a congregation here: http://www.uua.org/CONG/index.php
While I believe that going to church so you can be part of a larger community helps your growth in your faith, the problem is that church is still full of people and people have faults. Just in the same way that you can argue and dislike certain personalities in your family, you can find disagreeable people in church too. But the point is that a true church will be like an extended family that will stick by you no matter what.
My ex also didnt help, as he was a "christian soldier" yet he treated me alot worse than most of the other people i had ever known (being non believers). This had made my walk in faith rather shaky, as yes i do believe in god but on the other hand look at how some of the "children of christ" treats others!!
I do believe that going to church itself makes me feel more at peace, if i dont get to hung up on outside politics.