Going to church doesn't mean you are a Christian!! (Religion)

Member Name: stebiz

Product:	Religion
Date:	22/09/09 (40 review reads)
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Advantages: Believe in right and wrong

Disadvantages: Wars, Hatred

Introduction

I was brought up by a Mum and Dad who believed in Christian values. Although my Dad did not go to church my Mum did, and it wasn't long before I was enrolled at the Church Nursery and Sunday School. Each night my mum would stand by me as I said my prayers. I even joined the Church Choir - but to be honest that was only because I wanted 'sweetie' money. Shortly afterwards I would go to a Church School, who were responsible for me joining a Bible Club and swearing my life as a Christian.

Prsent Day

So where does that leave me today? What memories do I have of those years? Well to be honest I can't remember much of nursery but I do remember Sunday School, especially all the games we used to play. I also remember the lessons and prayers we had. At that age it was all about the Ten Commandments etc and how to be good to people. Although this comes up under 'religion' it really should be values that we all hold anyway. No matter the colour, age, religion we have. It is what holds society together. In my senior school I feel that I was 'somewhat' brain washed into the church way of life. I was 'forced' (I'm sure there is a better word) to commit my life to Christ. Become a Christian and go to chapel In this same chapel, there were things that went on that I'd rather forget. Thankfully not to me. It was an all boys school, and I'll leave it at that!!

My family

My wife also went to a Church School, but we never met through the Church. In fact it was actually at the football match. We both got married in a church. Our children have been christened at church. But we are not church goers. In fact I am really confused as to whether I am religious or not. When times are tough I find myself praying (usually at my Nans grave) but I don't think deep down I believe she can hear me. It just comforts me a bit. Strange I know. I haven't forced the religious route onto my children. If they see the 'light' that is upto them. What does matter to me though is that they grow up to be good people, and hold values. Too many people who call themselves religious, and believe in their God, have no values at all. They aren't good people. They use their hatred in the name of religion and that can never be right.

The Future

I'll still have my private prayers from time to time. But instead of going to church I believe in being good to others. I'm not an angel but I do believe in right and wrong, and whether that came from my Church years or the values passed on from my lovely Mum and Dad, I'm really not sure. My children will (and are) being taught right from wrong. I don't say prayers with them. I don't take them to church. But they are good children. Just going to Church, doesn't make you good!!

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