(March 7, 2018 at 8:39 pm)rskovride Wrote: This thread is intended for discussion but I also happen to be experiencing this situation, if it were to affect your comment.
Some may disagree, but I think its hard to deny the social ‘benefits’ of religion or that the functional perspective of religion is accurate. So, I have a couple questions for those who have experienced or have experience related to the social void that comes with no longer being involved in a religion.
What have you done or are currently doing to refill this void and how has it affected your well-being?
What is an ideal solution that does not yet exist, if any?
Also, if you do not agree with or think there is a better question, given the situation, what question(s) would you ask?
Was your church your social life? Because for many Christians it is. If you need that kind of a group I suggest getting active in a club that appeals to your interests. Don't just join, volunteer your time. Get to know people.
It could be anything from auto restoration, to knitting, gardening. Consider volunteer positions that lead to social interactions like Habitat For Humanity. The bottom line is that the church isn't the only social group available.
If there is a god, I want to believe that there is a god. If there is not a god, I want to believe that there is no god.
