In the periods of my life when I've had least contact with the Church, I've always assumed a belief in God is a solid thing, but clearly it's a relationship; it has good days and bad days.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
My faith isn't very churchy, it's a pretty personal, intimate thing and has been a huge source of strength in moments of life and death.
I've been speaking at churches for years, as well as juvenile jails, rehabs and hospitals, and I always talk about my faith. That is a declaration of my relationship with God.
I'm not a big fan of religion for that reason. But I am a true believer in God, and I have great faith, and I think that a spiritual connection with something is a really important part of our experience. That doesn't necessarily have anything to do with the church.
I'm a firm believer in God himself, but that's as far as I can go. I'm not any denomination. I'm not Catholic or Presbyterian or Baptist or Methodist or Jewish or Muslim. I'm none of those things. And I'm sure that's just fine with God.
I don't really believe in anything special, but I respect God. I go to church sometimes, but not often.
I don't go to church regularly. I wouldn't say I was religious, but more spiritual.
If it is true that we have a personal relationship with God, then that's enough for me.
I think in church you're raised like God is God and you are here.
I think the Church is a conduit to God. The Church is not God. And I think that from the very beginning Jesus taught us that.
I grew up in the church, and I feel very strongly about it.