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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If its just support, join a club, make friends, find a hobby. You really believe just for support? You've got to be kidding me[/quote]

Just so we know where you're coming from: are you religious? It's hard to tell. In any case, I'm atheist, but I don't have any trouble imagining that if I were religious, I'd seek out the company of other believers, and take comfort in the weekly ritual. Is that really so hard to believe?
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No, that is not hard to believe. What I was responding to was the previous posters who stated that the only reason why they pray or go to church is for support. I don't get that. If you need support, join a club. You believe in God because you believe there is a creator, you have faith in what your belief system is, not primarily for support, that's what I don't get[/quote]

It's not support for the sake of support, or something that could be replaced by any random club (whatever "support" means here, presumably camaraderie). It's a specific type of support that takes the form of studying specific texts, encouragement, and advice in daily ethical matters. I mentioned above that you don't just wake up one day and say, "from now on I'll be perfectly good."  It's a long road, and your bike club or your 5K training club, while offering support in matters of exercise and nutrition, won't offer this specific kind of support.  [/quote]

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