Struggling with Church.

Really?
Don't you have a way of dressing, a style of music, beliefs in the right ways to live life, the people who embody your ideals?
To me those are all a sort of religion.
For our confused generation. We need to cling onto something.

Of course I do - but you said “worship”. I don’t worship a style of dressing, or music or any of those things you say are a sort of religion that I need to cling to.

I wonder if faith and religion gives people who think that way something to cling to - while those of us who don’t need that are genuinely happy leading our own lives and simply enjoying things?

Perhaps it's only when we have difficult times to cope with that we 'cling on' to these ideals.
For me, Judaism is a very practical code of behaviour. Very detailed about how to live with respect to other people, whether Jewish or not.

I became an evangelical Christian in my teens because I was impressed by some church members, who seemed to really live their beliefs, and I was seduced the security, love and fellowship they offered.
If I'm honest I had niggling doubts about the Christian beliefs from the beginning, and over time these doubts grew, and I realised that my faith did not stand up to scrutiny and logic, or my life view, and I left.
Some years later I discovered Humanism, and realise this is which is where I should have been all along. It makes sense for me, have met some likeminded people, and we have great discussions about just about everything. I can understand why others have a strong religious faith, and I would not criticise, or judge anyone, as life is tough and we all find our own way. I don't know whether there is a God or not, but so far I see no evidence that there is. This does not mean that Humanists are not spiritual, and find great pleasure in life, believing this is the only life we have and are not holding out for the hearafter, and there are so many great things, and people to enjoy them with. I am more aware of trying to be less judgmental and more compassionate and understanding than I ever was when I was a Christian.

I’m going to disagree with you again Fennel I’m afraid! I’ve had my share of very difficult times but just don’t feel the need to cling onto anything. I’m content with my family, my friends, my hobbies and my work and I find comfort in them.

Everyone is different though, and for many religion is a lifeline - I do understand that.

SirChenjin
"Everyone is different though, and for many religion is a lifeline - I do understand that."
Exactly. And I don't expect others to go down the route that I did.

No I know - but you did claim that everyone needs something to worship and atheists just need to find the right religion, which is simply not true.

ok I agree that you could interpret what I wrote that way.

"Saved" from what, Endless Strife?