re: What do people get out of going to church on Easter once a year?

@Roger Klarvin.


Ok I'll address these one at a time

1-paradise sounds meh because without pain there is no joy or no appreciation of joy. That's what this life is for. We remember the fallen nature of this world so we can appreciate the wonder of heaven.


2-belief in jesus isn't necessarily a cognitive mental belief. You can believe jesus existed mentally yet not be saved. The whole point of belief in Christ is a change of the heart to follow what he says. What he tells me to do is love others, be honest, humble, faithful, non violent, forgiving, caring, and tender hearted. Imagine if the whole world was filled with people who practiced those qualities. That's why I follow him. I love his teaching and what he stands for. Thus I live my life by what he says. I hate murder, racism, rape, theft, divorce, etc. likewise christ teaches against all of those things. I just find lots of truth in his teachings which encourages me to live my life that way. And this is all before any scientific evidence supporting the existence of god is even entered into the arguement. But I respect that you have your opinion and I won't curse or degrade you.