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[quote=Anonymous][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]

My husband was raised very strict Baptist.  He was very involved until his early 20s, at which time a string of events led him away from the church and god.

He VERY much misses the community aspect of church. He has tried for years to replace it with something else -- community involvement, continued education, random clubs and activities. But for many there is no "community" like a church.  If anyone knows of one, let us know. :-)[/quote]

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