When I started dating my girlf

I wasn’t religious, but she was. It was really important to her that I join her at church. I did struggle with it for a little while, but it’s grown to be a highlight of my week. I love that we wear our best clothes and get to sing together, it really makes us closer. The readings make me think about my place in the world and what I can do to be a better person. I love the friends I have made there and how accepting everyone was of me. I know that church/religion isn’t for everyone, that’s fine with me, I think you should be who you are and think what you think.

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LadyGrace ·

However, there's the big difference between church and religion. Religion is often about rules, rituals, and institutions. It can feel rigid or even burdensome, and many people associate it with judgment or obligation.

Church is about community, fellowship, encouragement, and growth in faith. It’s a place where believers support one another, learn, and experience God together.

Salvation is not earned through religious rituals or attendance—it comes through faith and relationship, not a checklist of religious activity. Church is more about spiritual support and growth, than earning approval or status.

I'm glad you enjoyed going to church with your girlfriend. That's really special and I hope it will continue to bless you.

Boeing · 36-40

Lovely to read. I am a little rejected and rejective of religion, but I support genuine people, in whichever environment, and definitely I appreciate spirituality.
I am happy for you <3

Strongtea · 22-25, M

Thankyou. I was actually very scared and hesitant to go to church at first. I do really enjoy it now. I totally understand if people don’t like religion. @Boeing

Boeing · 36-40

@Strongtea I have had difficult experiences with it, direct ones. Perhaps some other moment. But not all communities, priests, situations, people are the same.
I really support you going there and I truly believe in what you say, how it can be beneficial.

FreddieUK · 70-79, M

It’s good that you have found a place where you can be nurtured spiritually and share with someone who might be your life partner.

Strongtea · 22-25, M

Thankyou. 😊@FreddieUK

RachelLia2003 · 22-25, F

church is for everyone. good that u found jesus

Strongtea · 22-25, M

Thanks 😊@RachelLia2003

GoFish ·

i love the singing ☺ i used to go to church 3x a week as a kid

Strongtea · 22-25, M

I was a bit self conscious when I first started going, but now I really do love it. Singing together is such a lovely experience.@GoFish

GoFish ·

@Strongtea yeah for sure ☺

PatientlyWaiting25 · 46-50, F

How is your faith? What do you believe about Jesus now?

Strongtea · 22-25, M

I think I’d always believed and had faith from a young age, but we weren’t a church going house (my parents didn’t really talk about it either positively or negatively.) Going to church has really solidified what was there all along. @PatientlyWaiting25

PatientlyWaiting25 · 46-50, F

@Strongtea that's really great. Being part of a church is really important if you want to grow your faith. Other Christians will challenge you and feed you spiritually 😊

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BritishFailedAesthetic · M

Yeah you might have forgot the Gospel saving you from hell part.

Strongtea · 22-25, M

Sorry about that@BritishFailedAesthetic

Sutten · 36-40, F

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