Why Should You Go to Church?

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I spent the better part of my 20s declaring myself an atheist, rebelling against the roots of my Christian upbringing. I married an amazing man at 21, though we both got away from the faiths of our childhood. I became a mother at 28 and the love I felt as a parent changed my whole perspective of the meaning of life. We began to go to church (in the heart of the bible belt, no less!) and started to turn away from my atheism, realizing that I actually had really misunderstood so much of what I formerly rebelled against. But doubt persisted despite my longing to have bigger faith. I became pregnant with my 2nd child at 29 years old and caught COVID when I was 7 months pregnant. I was pretty bad off, and was placed on a ventilator for 10 days. I woke up in the ICU having no idea that my baby and I had just survived such an ordeal. The nurse told me I was very lucky to be alive and was one of the few pregnant covid mothers on that ward at that time that had bounced back after being put on life support with my baby alive too. The fact that others in my very situation didnt survive is not lost on me. I think about it daily. As soon as the nurse left the room, I surrendered my life to God and thanked Him for giving me a second chance. I may not have all the answers to life, but everyday that me and my son wake up is a gift. I will forever praise Jesus, and idc how crazy it may sound to some.

"and you think religious people are crazy"
rofl that was a beautiful point, brillantly articulated as always

I love this video. Haha. I was raised a Catholic and didn’t start taking it seriously until about 3 or 4 months ago. Now that I go to Mass every Sunday and try to follow the commandments of Christ, I’ve never felt or found this much peace and contentment. I cannot even claim I was the one to go back on my own, who called me back? Jesus Christ called me, He made the ultimate sacrifice for us all, it’s about time we sacrifice our egos and time for Him, the only begotten Son of God. God bless you all. Peace be with you.

As a pastors son, I have absolute empathy for people who are failed by their churches and choose a life without God.
I’ve seen churches with all kinds of environments and a bad church that is run with sin should be casted out, but if you find the right church with an immovable set of faith and values you’ll find true bliss.
Ain’t nothing like pure acceptance of the lost soul by a multiple of people trying to cleanse it and lift the spirit way up!

As a Orthodox Christian there are many reason to attend church. I myself have had so many positive things happened to me from a low point in my life where i actually prayed for things and they came true. I go to give thanks and praise. Sure I can thank God from my bedroom but I believe making the effort to actually go shows my gratitude. Also people go for many other reasons...people who are lonely will met other people that understand and want to reach out to you......God made church for his flock...he doesn't need the church the building but he wants the people to help other people ....the church is people not the bricks and mortar.

Brilliant.
The Father, Uncle, Brother, Cousin, Friend I never had.

I was raised roman catholic. At age 10 I fell in love with science, and soon when I turned 13 my parents gave me the choice to attend church or not. I stopped going immediately and pursued science. Now at age 40 something I find myself attending mass again. Not necessarily seeking redemption or absolution or anything of that nature, perhaps some answers on the madness gripping the world, but I just find the church building and its atmosphere and related rituals calming and soothing, much like JP. I also really appreciate the fact it's a place my local community still make an effort for, in terms of appearance and pride, everyone turns up in their Sunday best looking sharp. I always leave with a wholesome, happy feeling... and if nothing else, it's worth going for that alone.

Thank you Jordan. This was so important to me. I'm going back to church today after hearing this. Because if I don't go...I'm part of the dissolution that allows that which fills the gap. Thank you🙏

It's a shame more people don't think and speak so well. Imagine what colloquial conversation and pop culture could be if it were so.

I haven't gone to church in a couple years, just been fighting depression but maybe going back is exactly what I need. I'm also Orthodox and was raised going to a Ukrainian Orthodox church in a small town called Andrew in Alberta Canada. I find something soothing when you attend, the tradition and divine liturgy that has been the same since Christ. There is an English-speaking Orthodox church in my city that I was attending

Love this man, this is really hitting the nail on the head! "You think the Catholics are bad, wait to you see what's coming to replace them". I have been struggling lately in my devout Catholic life but this happens and is normal before a revelation of sorts. I am determined to simplify my life drastically, cutting down on Facebook and Messenger, trips to the city, alcohol, caffeine and sugary treats. Trying to live a simple and earthly holy life everyday at my home, with a good balance of work prayer and gratitude; rarely going out; trying not to chase or change the world but to change myself!

Having a good church to go to is amazing. No church is perfect because as humans, we all have sin in our lives. But having people around to encourage me to strive after Christ in every part of my life has helped me grow both relationally and spiritually, especially through the pandemic.

He has a point here, some of the people that live in this world like to have their cake and eat it too. I understand most of us have some inconsistencies as most humans do, but the degree of inconsistencies that have been growing is unfortunate. I wish all reading to have a spectacular day, and maintain as much sanity as you can in these times.

Jonathan Pageau, the reason I’m now a catechumen. Thanks Jordan for introducing me to Jonathan and thanks Jonathan for telling me to go to church and not be an “internet Christian”. I enjoy it when you get together!

Thank you JP for helping us in the journey of redemption from abject nihilism.

I wasn’t raise Christian. Now I love the Roman Catholic Mass. There’s always a mass wherever I go. If I’m traveling for work or on vacation I can still attend a mass. God bless his people.

Nietzsche's quote about killing God is always cut off. He says that were drowning in the blood of God because we killed them. Removing God has severe consequences.

He always finds a way to make me smile and understand myself a little better!

What I love about Mr. Jordan’s ability to laugh and get laughs. Nothing is so serious to take away our laughter.