Also for me, going to church and ish-following the principles of Christianity was a means to an end (“I want something to hold me accountable to being a better person”) whereas trying to become more rational has less of a well-defined end.
One potential end for rationality is “I want to be able to hold myself accountable for being a better person.” I’m not currently able to do that entirely, but I think I’m getting better, in part through participating in the LW community.
I go to church to help me be accountable to my daughter. The church we attend is gay-friendly and supports a family of two men and a baby. Some churches are filled with bitter people always looking to criticize each other, usually behind their backs. You’re lucky to be part of a positive church community. I am, too.
Also for me, going to church and ish-following the principles of Christianity was a means to an end (“I want something to hold me accountable to being a better person”) whereas trying to become more rational has less of a well-defined end.
One potential end for rationality is “I want to be able to hold myself accountable for being a better person.” I’m not currently able to do that entirely, but I think I’m getting better, in part through participating in the LW community.
I go to church to help me be accountable to my daughter. The church we attend is gay-friendly and supports a family of two men and a baby. Some churches are filled with bitter people always looking to criticize each other, usually behind their backs. You’re lucky to be part of a positive church community. I am, too.